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Copyright 2012 Mosby, Inc, an affiliate of Elsevier, Inc, All rights Dosages CHAPTER 18CHAPTER 18LEARNING OBJECTIVES409Pediatric Dosages 1 Converting the weight of a child from pounds to kilograms 2 Converting the neonate and infant weight from grams to kilograms 3 Performing Pediatric dosage calculations 4 calculating the single or individual dose of medications 5 Determining whether the prescribed dose is safe and therapeutic 6 calculating a safe and therapeutic 24-hour dosage range 7 calculating the single dose range from a 24-hour dosage range 8 Determining whether the actual dosage (in milligrams per kilograms per 24 hours) is safe to administer 9 calculating Pediatric IV solutions 10 Administering IV medications to Pediatric patients 11 calculating the daily fluid requirements for infants and young children 12 calculating the body surface area (BSA) for medication administrationChildren are more sensitive than adults to medications because of their weight, height, physical condition, immature systems, and metabolism.

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