The physician has ordered ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 4mg IV q4 hours prn for nausea/vomiting. The child...
The physician has ordered ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 4mg
IV q4 hours prn for nausea/vomiting. The child weighs 58lbs. The
recommended maximum dose of Zofran is 0.15 mg to 0.18
mg/kg/dose.
Calculate the safe dose range
Homework Answers
Ordered ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran)= 4mg IV q4 hours prn
q4 hours = every 4 Hours
prn means when needed
The child weighs 58lbs= 58/2.2 kg= 26.36 kg
The recommended maximum dose of Zofran is 0.15 mg to 0.18 mg/kg/dose.
as per weight of the patient required dose= 0.15 X26.36 mg to 0.18 X 26.36 mg
= 3.94 mg to 4.74 mg/dose
This dose is safe.
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