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1) what is the safe dose range for the single dose ?

2) what is the safe dose range for the 24 hour period ?

Use the following scenario to answer # 6 -10. The doctor ordered Benadryl 25mg IV Q6 for a child weighing 50 lbs. The drug is

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6. Weight of the child is 50lbs = 50×0.45kg = 22.5kg

7. The recommended dose for a child weighing more than 12kg is 5mg/kg /day = 5×22.5= 112.5 /4 (6hourly) = 28.1mg/kg/dose is the safe single dose .

8. The safe dose range for 24hours is 5×22.5= 112.5 mg/kg

9. No ,the dose is not safe

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