**Transcription for Educational Website**---**Administering Penicillin G to Pediatric Patients**A nurse is preparing to administer a penicillin G intravenous bolus to a child. To determine the appropriate dosage, refer to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and the medication reference guide provided. Calculate the dose using the lowest recommended units per day and round the answer to the nearest whole number.### Medication Administration Record- **Healthcare Provider:** Health Care Providers- **Client Information:** - **Name:** Tyler Wagner - **DOB:** 2/2/20XX - **Admit Date:** 3/9/20XX - **MRN:** 169653 - **Physician:** Dr. Daniel Roberts - **Date:** 3/10/20XX - **Sex:** Female - **Age:** 7 years - **Height:** 48.2 inches - **Weight:** 47 pounds - **Allergies:** No known allergies#### Scheduled Medications| **Order Date** | **Stop Date** | **Medication** | **0700-1900** | **1900-0700** ||----------------|---------------|--------------------------------------|--------------|---------------|| 3/10/XX | | Ibuprofen 250 mg PO every 8 hrs | 0700, 1500 | 2300 || 3/10/XX | | Penicillin G 1,800,000 units IV every 6 hrs | 0700, 1300 | 1900, 0100 |- **PRN Medications:** [Empty]- **IV Therapy:** [Empty]- **Signature:** F. Saunders, RN- **Date:** 3/10/XX### Medication Reference**Penicillin G Dosage Guidelines:**- **Adults:** IV/IM 1 to 5 million units/day every 4 to 6 hours.- **Children:** IV/IM 12,550 to 25,000 units/kg every 6 hours.- **Maximum Dosage:** 300,000 units/kg/day, divided into doses every 6 hours.*Ensure calculations are accurate and adhere to the pediatric dosage requirements specified.*---

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