Question

15. Order: albuterol sulfate syrup 3 mg PO T.I.D. The recommended dose is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg T.I.D (max 4 mg/dose). (a) Is this a safe dose for a child who weighs 60 pounds? (b) If the dose is safe, read the label in Figure 12.14 and calculate the number of milliliters of this bronchodilator you would administer. 505 -35 4 ALBUTEROL SULFATE Syrup 2 mg/5 mL eaistaete TEMA Figure 12.14 Bottle of albuterol sulfate.

Answer 1

Albuterol sulphate syrup 3mg PO TID

Recommended dose 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg TID max 4mg/kg dose

Available Label =2mg/5ml

1. is it safe dose for a child having 60 pound weight=27.27 kg

1. to 0.2 mg/kg then as per child weight it will be =27.27 X0.1 to 27.27x0.2

                                                                          =2.72 to 5.45 mg

                                                                          And TID max 4mg/kg dose

The ordered dose is safe as it is within the safe range

2. required ml to administer as per order

Ordered dose is equal to 3mg

Available=2mg/5ml

Means 0.4 mg /ml

then for 3 mg required ml =3/0.4=7.5 ml should be administer as per order