Question

A school nurse is preparing to administer atomoxetine 1.2 mg/kg/day PO to a school-age child who weighs 75lb. Available is atomexetine 40 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per day?

Answer 1

To administer atomoxetine to a school-age child, the nurse should give approximately 1 capsule per day.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how many capsules the nurse should administer per day, we need to use the formula:

Dosage = Weight x Dose

First, we need to convert the weight of the child from pounds to kilograms. Since 1 kg is approximately 2.2 lb, we can calculate:

Weight (kg) = 75 lb / 2.2 lb/kg

Weight (kg) = 34.09 kg

Next, we can calculate the daily dosage:

Dosage = 34.09 kg x 1.2 mg/kg/day

Dosage = 40.908 mg/day

Now, dividing the total dosage by the amount of atomoxetine in each capsule, we can find the number of capsules needed per day:

Capsules = Dosage / Amount per Capsule

Capsules = 40.908 mg/day / 40 mg/capsule

Capsules = 1.023 capsules

The nurse should administer approximately 1 capsule per day to the school-age child.