a. 3–9 mL/hr will deliver 10–30 mcg/min.
b. For each change of 5 mcg/min, the incremental flow rate is 1.5
mL/hr.
c. Titration Table
Dosage rate (mcg/min) Flow rate (mL/hr)
10 mcg/min (minimum) 3 mL/hr
15 mcg/min 4.5 mL/hr
20 mcg/min 6 mL/hr
25 mcg/min 7.5 mL/hr
30 mcg/min (maximum) 9 mL/hr
PTS: 1 MSC: Critical Care Calculations
Chapter 25: Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight
Gray Morris: Calculate with Confidence, 7th Edition
COMPLETION
1. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
32 inches and 25 lb: m2
ANS: 0.54
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
2. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
80 cm and 11 kg: m2
ANS: 0.5
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
3. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
22 inches and 10 lb: m2
ANS: 0.27
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
4. Directions: Using the West nomogram, determine the body surface area (BSA) for a child
with the height and weight given.
170 cm and 50 kg: m2
ANS: 1.55
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
5. Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA. Express answer to the nearest
hundredth.
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An adult who measures 175 cm and weighs 85 kg: m2
ANS: 2.03
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
6. Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA. Express answer to the nearest
hundredth.
An adolescent who measures 157.5 cm and weighs 59.1 kg: m2
ANS: 1.61
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
7. Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA. Express answer to the nearest
hundredth.
A child who measures 26 inches and weighs 36 lb: m2
ANS: 0.55
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
8. Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA. Express answer to the nearest
hundredth.
An adult who is 67 inches tall and weighs 175 lb: m2
ANS: 1.94
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
9. Directions: Calculate the following children’s dosages.
Order: Garamycin 15 mg IV q8h
Available:
How many milliliters will you administer? mL
ANS: 1.5
PTS: 1 MSC: Calculation Based on Weight
10. Directions: Calculate the following children’s dosages.
Order: Kantrex 65 mg IV q8h
Available:
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