GRCC PEDS Math 1

GRCC – PEDS Math [1]

Your patient is two years old and weighs 12 kg. He is scheduled for foot surgery and has a pre-op order for Robinul, 0.05 mg, IM, one hour prior to surgery. The recommended pediatric dosage of Robinul for pre-op use is 0.002 mg/lb, IM 30 to 60 minutes pre-op. What is the safe dose of Robinul for your patient? Is the doctor’s order safe?

Your nine year old patient weighs 53 pounds. His infection is being treated with Tetracycline, 250 mg, PO, every six hours round the clock.

Your drug information states that children older than eight years old should get 10 – 20 mg/lb/day in four equal doses. What is the recommended safe dose range for Tetracyline for your patient? Is the doctor’s order safe?

You discover that your patient can not swallow any pills, and he is receiving liquid Tetracycline. The following information is on your drug card:

WeightDose

20 lbs. ½ tsp 4 x/day

40 lbs. 1 tsp 4 x/day

60 lbs. 1 ½ tsp 4 x/day

80 lbs. 2 tsp 4 x/day

Based on your patient’s exact weight, how much Tetracyline liquid would the doctor order for your patient.

GRCC – PEDS Math [1]

Your patient is two years old and weighs 12 kg. He is scheduled for foot surgery and has a pre-op order for Robinul, 0.05 mg, IM, one hour prior to surgery. The recommended pediatric dosage of Robinul for pre-op use is 0.002 mg/lb, IM 30 to 60 minutes pre-op. What is the safe dose of Robinul for your patient? Is the doctor’s order safe?

(26.4 lbs)

Safe order: 0.053 mg

Is the order safe? YES

Your nine year old patient weighs 53 pounds. His infection is being treated with Tetracycline, 250 mg, PO, every six hours round the clock.

Your drug information states that children older than eight years old should get 10 – 20 mg/lb/day in four equal doses. What is the recommended safe dose range for Tetracyline for your patient? Is the doctor’s order safe?

Safe range:530 mg – 1060 mg/day

Doctor’s order: 250 mg (four times/day) = 1000 mg/day YES – Safe