Practice Problems for Pediatric Patients
(LO 3-10) Morphine sulfate ( Duramorph ) 10 mg subcutaneously has been ordered every 4 hours. The child weighs 35.5 kg. The package insert states the recommended maximum dose of morphine sulfate is 0.1 mg to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. What is the safe range for this child? Is this dose within the safe dose range?