The 2.1 kg neonate with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is in status epilepticus that is refractory to 2 loading doses of phenobarbital. The provider has ordered 20 mg/kg to be administered intravenously STAT. The pharmacy dispenses the medication in a concentration of 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters does the nurse administer? Input your answer to the hundredth decimal.

0.84. The nurse first determines how many milligrams will be administered in the loading dose. $$ 20 {mg over kg}* 2.1 kg = 42 mg $$ Then, the nurse uses the dispensed concentration to determine how many milliliters to administer. $$ 42 mg * 50 {mg over mL} = 0.84 mL $$

The 2.1 kg neonate with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is in sta...

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