The child weighs 43 lb. Ordered: Depakene syrup 125 mg po q12h. Refer to the information from the package insert for the dose on hand. If this is a safe dose for this patient, determine the amount to administer: _______________. If it is not a safe dose, write: not safe. mL.
Homework Answers
child's weight = 43 lb = 19.5 Kg
Pediatric dose = 15 mg /kg/day
Safe dose per day for the child = 292.5 mg
Present dosage = 125 mg PO Q12 H
That means 250 mg per day
The dose is safe for the child
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