A child with hypertension is to receive spironalactone (Aldactone) 1.5mg/kg by mouth (PO) two times per...
A child with hypertension is to receive spironalactone (Aldactone) 1.5mg/kg by mouth (PO) two times per day (BID). He weighs 75 pounds. The medication is available in 25mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose?
Homework Answers
Given:
Medication:Spironalactone (Aldactone)
Dose:1.5mg/kg
Route:Mouth
Frequency:BID
Weight :75 pounds (34kg)
Available: 25mg tablet
To calculate per dose for the child
1.5mg=1kg
Then ??=34kg
Cross multiply and divide
=51mg ( the child has to be administered 51mg per dose)
When 25mg=1tablet
Then 51mg=??
=2.04 or 2 (51×1÷25=2.04)
The nurse has to administer 2 tablets per dose
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