A practical nurse is preparing to administer ibuprofen oral suspension to a toddler who we… — NCLEX-PN

A practical nurse is preparing to administer ibuprofen oral suspension to a toddler who weighs $28.6$ lb. The health care provider prescribes $10$ mg/kg/dose every $6$ hours PRN for fever. The pharmacy provides ibuprofen oral suspension with a concentration of $100$ mg / $5$ mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer for one dose? (Record answer to the nearest tenth. Do not include units in answer.)

Answer: 6.5 mL

Answer

6.5

To determine the correct volume to administer, the nurse must first convert the child's weight to kilograms (

28.6 \text{ lb} \div 2.2 = 13 \text{ kg}

). Next, calculate the required dose by multiplying the weight by the prescribed weight-based amount (

13 \text{ kg} \times 10 \text{ mg/kg} = 130 \text{ mg}

). Finally, calculate the volume using the medication concentration provided by the pharmacy (

130 \text{ mg} \div 100 \text{ mg} \times 5 \text{ mL} = 6.5 \text{ mL}

Step-by-Step Solution

Convert weight from pounds to kilograms.

28.6 \div 2.2 = 13

The prescribed dosage is ordered in mg/kg, requiring the client's weight to be in kilograms.

Determine the total milligrams required for one dose.

13 \times 10 = 130

Multiply the client's weight in kg by the prescribed dose of

10

mg/kg.

Calculate the volume (mL) to administer.

\frac{130}{100} \times 5 = 6.5

Use the formula (Desired / Have) x Quantity to find the required volume.

Key Concept

Weight-based pediatric dosage calculation

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