Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A child who weighs 32 kg receives a prescription for dexamethasone 0.3 mg/kg/day IM every 12 hours. The medication is available in 'Dexamethasone 10 mg/ml. vial.' How many mg should the practical nurse (PN) administer with each dose?
Correct answer
4.8
Rationale
Calculate the total daily dose: 0.3 mg/kg/day * 32 kg = 9.6 mg/day. Since the medication is given every 12 hours (twice a day), divide the total daily dose by 2: 9.6 mg / 2 doses = 4.8 mg per dose.