Based on the previously determined lowest and highest recommended dosages of penicillin G, the nurse can conclude which of the following? (Examine the MAR and medication reference for more information.)
Based on the previously determined lowest and highest recommended dosages of penicillin G, the nurse can conclude which of the following? (Examine the MAR and medication reference for more information.)
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Transcribed Image Text:Based on the previously determined lowest and highest recommended dosages of penicillin G, the nurse can conclude which of the
following? (Examine the MAR and medication reference for more information.)
Medication reference
Medication Administration Record
Client
DOB:
Admit:
MRN:
Physician:
Wagner, Tyler
2/2/XX
3/10/XX
196563
Roberts, Dan
Sex:
Age:
Ht:
Female
7 yr
48.2 in
47 lb
Penicillin G
H
Health
Care
Providers
Adults: IV/IM 1 to 5 million units/day every 4 to 6 hr
Wt:
Allergies:
No known allergies
Children: IV/IM 12,550 to 25,000 units/kg every 6 hr. Highest
Date:
3/10/XX
Order
date
Scheduled Medications
Stop
date
0700-1900
1900-0700
recommended dosage is 300,000 units/kg/day in divided doses
3/10/XX
Ibuprofen 250 mg PO every 8 hr
0700, 1500
2300
every 6 hr.
3/10/XX
Penicillin G units 1,800,000 units IV every 6 hr
0700, 1300
1900, 0100
PRN Medications
IV Therapy
Signature F. Saundera RN
3/10/XX
Date

Transcribed Image Text:Medication Administration Record
Medication reference
Client:
DOB:
Wagner, Tyler
2/2/XX
3/10/XX
196563
Roberts, Dan
Sex:
Female
7 yr
48.2 in
Penicillin G
Health
H Care
Providers
Age:
Ht:
Wt:
Allergies:
Admit:
MRN
Adults: IV/IM 1 to 5 million units/day every 4 to 6 hr
47 lb
Physician:
No known allergies
Children: IV/IM 12,550 to 25,000 units/kg every 6 hr. High
Date:
3/10/XX
Order
date
Stop
date
Scheduled Medications
0700-1900
1900-0700
recommended dosage is 300,000 units/kg/day in divided
3/10/XX
Ibuprofen 250 mg PO every 8 hr
0700, 1500
2300
every 6 hr.
3/10/XX
Penicillin G units 1,800,000 units IV every 6 hr
0700, 1300
1900, 0100
PRN Medications
IV Therapy
Signature F. Saundera RN
Date
3/10/XX
A
The prescribed dose is lower than the lowest recommended dose.
B
The prescribed dose is higher than the highest recommended dose.
The prescribed dose is safe to give the client.
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