Asked by Baddie Curtis Brown on Jul 13, 2024
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Ordered: amikacin sulfate 600 mg IV infusion q8h,for a child with an infection
Pediatric SDR: 5-7.5 mg per kg q8h,not to exceed 1.5 g per 24 hr
Child's weight: 40 kg
Available: IV amikacin 1 g in 250 mL D5W
A)SDR for this child:
B)Decision: safe or unsafe order? State the reason.If safe to give, what flow rate should the nurse set on the pump?
C)DA equation:
D)Evaluation:
Pediatric SDR
Standard Dose Range specified for children in pharmacology, ensuring safe and effective medication dosing.
IV Infusion
The administration of medication or fluids directly into a vein over a period of time.
Amikacin Sulfate
An antibiotic used to treat severe or serious bacterial infections.
- Cultivate the proficiency in applying standard dosage calculations based on the weight of the patient and the dosages recommended.
- Confirm the safety and appropriateness of medication prescriptions before their distribution.
- Evaluate flow rates for IV infusions.
Verified Answer
JM
Jaliyah MontanoJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
a.200 mg low safe dose
300 mg high safe dose
b.Unsafe.Order exceeds SDR.Hold medication and contact prescriber immediately for orders.Document.
c.N/A
d.N/A
300 mg high safe dose
b.Unsafe.Order exceeds SDR.Hold medication and contact prescriber immediately for orders.Document.
c.N/A
d.N/A
Learning Objectives
- Cultivate the proficiency in applying standard dosage calculations based on the weight of the patient and the dosages recommended.
- Confirm the safety and appropriateness of medication prescriptions before their distribution.
- Evaluate flow rates for IV infusions.
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