Question

9. Order Digoxin 18 mcg po twice daily. Child weighs 7 pounds. The safe range is 10-12 mcg/ kg/24 hrs. Calculate the safe 24 hour range? Is the odered dose safe for a 24 hour period? How many ml will you administer per dose?

Answer 1

Convest - 7pounds to kg 1 pound = 0.454 kg pound - 3.175 kg a) To calculate cafe range for a 24 hr perioda Dore – 18 mcg twice if Ikg = 10 mcg 1., 3.175kg = 10x 3.175 mcg = 31.75 mcg I lkg = 12 meg a e 2175kg = 12 * 3.115 meg = 38.1 mcg Therefore, safe range for 24 hr period is 31.8 – 38.1 mg The ordered dose is 18 mcg Twice a days. = 18x2 = 36 mcg Yes, the ordered dose is safe for 24 hor period 6) c) sose - weight (kg) * Dosage ordered – 3.2 x 18 mg = 57.6 mcg = 576 Dose in nl = Amount Decired Amount in hand in lol = 0.230 ml ie, 0.230 ms will be administered per dose.