A provider orders 200 mg of Ibuprofen PO every 8 hours for a 49lb child. The safe dose range for this medication is 5-10

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A provider orders 200 mg of Ibuprofen PO every 8 hours for a 49lb child. The safe dose range for this medication is 5-10

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A provider orders 200 mg of Ibuprofen PO every 8 hours for a
49lb child. The safe dose range for this medication is 5-10
mg/kg/dose. The medication is supplied in 100mg per 5mL oral
suspension.
[A] What is the max safe dose for this child? (Round to the
tenth)
Is this a safe dose for this child?
[C] How many mL would you give the patient per the provider
order?
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