4. A child who weighs 57 pounds has severe diarrhea that causes hypokalemia (low potassium level). The physician orders

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4. A child who weighs 57 pounds has severe diarrhea that causes hypokalemia (low potassium level). The physician orders 35 mEq (mil- liequivalents) of potassium chloride bid (twice a day). The recom- mended dosage is 3 mEq/kg/day. Other 15 ml NOK 31-1 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION UPTOS 20 mq per 15 ml Swee Ars DILUTE BEFORE USING Used with permission from Pharmaceuti- cal Associates, Inc. (01003 01211 46515 3 RE ONLY MOTION IN ONE BRE VELINER a. What is the recommended daily dose for this child? b. Is the dose safe as ordered? c. How many mL should be given for each dose? 5. A 15-month-old infant is in surgery. The infant weighs 18 pounds. The anesthesiologist orders Narcan" for respiratory depression. The litera- ture states the dose should be 0.01 mg/kg for the first dose and 0.1 mg/ kg IV if a second dose is needed. NOC NARCAN AMPUL Used with permission from Ende Pharma ticals Inc SAMPLE a. What should the first dose be? b. How many mL should be given to the infant?