A child weighing 44 pounds has wrist pain after falling from a skateboard. The healthcare provider prescribes pediatric ibuprofen. After consulting the drug reference material, the nurse knows that the recommended dose range is 5 to 10 mg/kg every 6 to 8 hours for a maximum of 40 mg/kg/day. What is the maximum daily dose for this child? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
800mg
120 mg
160 mg
200mg
The Correct Answer is A
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Convert the child’s weight from pounds to kilograms:
- 44 pounds =
2.244
kg = 20 kg (rounded to the nearest tenth).
- 44 pounds =
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Determine the maximum daily dose based on weight:
- Maximum daily dose = 40 mg/kg/day
- Maximum daily dose for this child = 40 mg/kg × 20 kg = 800 mg/day.
Therefore, the maximum daily dose of pediatric ibuprofen for this child is 800 mg.
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