Question

Depatkene is ordered for a child with myoclonic partial seizures. The order reads: administer Depatkene at 15 mg / kg / day in 3 equally divided doses. The child weighs 55 #. How many mg will you administer at 8 am?

Answer 1

ANSWER

* Ordered dose = 15 mg / kg /day in 3 equally divided doses.

* Weight of the child = 55 kg.

    So,Total dose of Depatkene needed for a child with 55 kg per day is

                               * 15 mg for 1 kg

                   For 55 kg = 15 * 55

= 825 mg

        * Dose of Depatkene for administering at 8 am is

= Total dose of Depatkene per day / 3 (Total divided doses as per order).

                                  = 825 / 3

                                    = 275 mg.