SAFE DOSAGES BY BODY WEIGHT (PRN) 3-year-old Tina’s mother asks the nurse how much Motrin she can give her every 6 hours for his fever.  Tina weighs 26 kg.  The nurse tells Tina’s mother to give 2 teaspoons every 6 hours.  The recommended dosing range for Motrin is 5 to 10 mg/kg/dose.  Motrin is dispensed as 100mg/5mL.  Is the single dose ordered for Tina in the recommended therapeutic range? (Write IS or IS NOT) Single dose                                        in range

A nurse is assessing a child with suspected bacterial pneumonia. Which finding would the nurse expect during the physical examination?

Alkali Agents have what level of pH?

CALCULATING DOSAGES Keflex is supplied reconstituted in a vial labeled 160 mg / 5ml. The ordered dose is 65 mg.  How much should the nurse draw from the vial?   Show calculations. Round to tenths         ______________ml

The nurse is preparing to administer pain medication to a 5-year-old child with burns. Which is the most appropriate pain management approach?

Which clinical sign is not listed below for Acetaminophen toxicity?

Which intervention should be included in the care of a child with tinea capitis?

A nurse is evaluating the discharge teaching for parents of an infant with a small Ventricular Septal Defect. Which statement by the parents indicates effective teaching?

Which of the following would be part of nursing care for a child with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER)?  Select all that apply.

SAFE DOSAGES BY BODY WEIGHT (PRN) Zofran 4 mg IV push every 6 hours as needed is ordered for post-op nausea/vomiting for 7-year-old Patricia who weighs 27 kg.  The recommended dose in the pediatric drug book is 0.1 to 0.15 mg/kg/dose.  Is this single dose in the recommended range?  (write IS or IS NOT) Single dose____________ in range