Pediatric IV Medication Dosage Calculation
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The recommended pediatric IV dosage of furosemide is $1 \text{ mg/kg}$ not to exceed $6 \text{ mg/kg}$. The child weighs $55 \text{ lb}$. Available: Furosemide $20 \text{ mg/2 mL}$. How many mL will the child receive? ________.
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In this problem, we need to calculate the correct volume of Furosemide to administer to a child based on their weight and the recommended dosage. Let's start by identifying the key information given.
Pediatric Dosage Calculation
We are told the recommended dosage is one milligram per kilogram. The child weighs fifty-five pounds, and the available concentration is twenty milligrams per two milliliters.
Given Data:
* Dosage: $1\text{ mg/kg}$
* Weight: $55\text{ lb}$
* Concentration: $20\text{ mg}/2\text{ mL}$
Our first step is to convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms. The standard conversion factor is two point two pounds per kilogram.
Step 1: Weight Conversion
Dividing fifty-five by two point two, we find that the child's weight is twenty-five kilograms.
Next, we calculate the total dose in milligrams. We multiply the weight of twenty-five kilograms by the recommended dosage of one milligram per kilogram.
Step 2: Total Dose (mg)
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