Pediatric Dosage Calculations: Safe Medication Administration Guidelines
Learn how to calculate safe pediatric dosages for common medications such as Acetaminophen, Augmentin, Amoxicillin, and Ferrous Sulfate. Follow step-by-step instructions to determine the correct amount of medication to administer based on a child's weight and prescribed dosage. Ensure accuracy in dosing to prevent medication errors and ensure the child's safety.
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CALCULATING SAFE PEDIATRIC DOSAGES: Please checker speaker notes for directions
Order: Acetaminophen elixir 10 mg/kg po. Child weight is 10 pounds. Available: Acetaminophen elixir 160 mg/ 5ml. How much Acetaminophen will you administer? 1 kg 1 kg 2.2 LBS 10LBS = 10LBS = 4.5 kg 4.5 kg ? ? Mls Mls 5 ml 5 ml 160 mg 45mg 45mg = = = 225 225 160 = = 1.4 ml 1.4 ml 1.4 ml
Augmentin 10 mg/kg PO every 12 hours is ordered. When Augmentin is reconstituted, it yields 125 mg/mL. The child weighs 25 kg. How many mL will you give? 1 ml 1 ml 125 mg 250 mg 250 mg = = 2 ml 2 ml
Order: Amoxicillin 100 mg po q6 hr. Child weighs 15 lbs. 1 kg 1 kg 15 15 Lbs Lbs 2.2 Lbs 6.8 Kg 6.8 Kg Safe range is 25 30 mg/kg/24 hr What is the safe 24-hr range? 25 * 6.8kg = 170 mg 30 * 6.8kg = 204 mg Is the ordered dose safe for a 24-hr period? No How many mg/day is the patient receiving? 400mg/day
Order: Ferrous Sulfate 9 mg po tid. Child weighs 13 lbs. 1 kg 1 kg 13 lbs. 13 lbs. 2.2 lbs. 5.9 kg 5.9 kg The safe dosage is 3 6 mg/kg/24 hrs. 3 * 5.9 kg = 17.7 mg 6 * 5.9 kg = 35.4 mg What is the safe 24-hr range? Yes Is the ordered dose safe for a 24-hr period? 27 mg
