Question

A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) IV 2 mg/kg/day divided into two equal doses to a child who weighs 50 kg. How many mg per dose should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)

a. 1.0 mg
b. 1.5 mg
c. 2.0 mg
d. 2.5 mg

Answer 1

The nurse should administer 50 mg per dose of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) to the child.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the dosage of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) for the child, we need to multiply the child's weight (50 kg) by the dosage per kilogram (2 mg).

2 mg/kg x 50 kg = 100 mg

Since the total daily dosage is divided into two equal doses, we need to divide 100 mg by 2 to get the dosage per dose.

100 mg / 2 = 50 mg per dose

Therefore, the nurse should administer 50 mg per dose of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) to the child.