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A nurse is preparing to administer Ranitidine (Zantac) 5mg/kg/day PO divided equally every 12 hour to...

A nurse is preparing to administer Ranitidine (Zantac) 5mg/kg/day PO divided equally every 12 hour to a child who weighs 41 pounds. An oral solution is available in 15mg/ml. How many mL should the nurse give per dose?

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Formula:

D (Desired dose)

                                                                          ------------------------   X V (Vehicle liquid)              = Amount to give

H (Dose on hand)

5 mg

              ------------------------   X 1 ml

15 mg

   Amount to give: 0.33 ml.

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