A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G intravenous bolus to a child. What is the lowest recommended units per day? (Examine the MAR and medication reference for more information. Round the answer to the nearest whole number.) Medication reference Medication Administration Record Client Wagner, Tyler 2/20x 3/1000x 196563 Sex: Female DOB: Admit Age Ht 7 yr 48 2 in Penicillin G Health Care Providers MRN: Adults: IV/IM1 to 5 million units/day every 4 to 6 hr Wt 47 lb Physician: Roberts, Dan Allergies No known allergies Children: IV/IM 12,550 to 25,000 units/kg every 6 hr. Highest Date 3/100X Order date Stop date Scheduled Medications 0700-1900 1900-0700 recommended dosage is 300,000 units/kg/day in divided doses 3/10/0X Ibuprofen 250 mg PO every 8 hr 0700, 1500 2300 every 6 hr. 3/100X Penicillin Gunits 1,800,000 units Vevery 6 hr 0700, 1300 1900, 0100
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G intravenous bolus to a child. What is the lowest recommended units per day? (Examine the MAR and medication reference for more information. Round the answer to the nearest whole number.) Medication reference Medication Administration Record Client Wagner, Tyler 2/20x 3/1000x 196563 Sex: Female DOB: Admit Age Ht 7 yr 48 2 in Penicillin G Health Care Providers MRN: Adults: IV/IM1 to 5 million units/day every 4 to 6 hr Wt 47 lb Physician: Roberts, Dan Allergies No known allergies Children: IV/IM 12,550 to 25,000 units/kg every 6 hr. Highest Date 3/100X Order date Stop date Scheduled Medications 0700-1900 1900-0700 recommended dosage is 300,000 units/kg/day in divided doses 3/10/0X Ibuprofen 250 mg PO every 8 hr 0700, 1500 2300 every 6 hr. 3/100X Penicillin Gunits 1,800,000 units Vevery 6 hr 0700, 1300 1900, 0100
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**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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**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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