Question

The healthcare provider ordered Lorazepam 0.1mg/kg IV for a pediatric patient who is experiencing seizure activity. The patient weighs 45 lb. how many milligrams IV will the nurse administer per dose? ___ mg (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)

Answer 1

DOSE ORDERED = 0. 1mg/kg

WEIGHT OF THE PATIENT= 45 lb

(To be convert lb to kg)

1 lb=0.454 kg

45 lb= 0.454*45=20.43 kg

Total weight*mg/kg

20.43kg* 0.1mg=2.04 mg

So dose to be administered is 2.04 mg

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine. It has antianxiety, sedative, and anticonvulsant effects, Lorazepam can administer through intramuscular or intravenous route. Each mL of sterile injection contains either 2.0 mg or 4.0 mg of lorazepam. It must administer slowly

Indication for Lorazepam is

• Anxiety

• Light Anesthesia

• Status Epilepticus

• Insomnia