Ibuprofen
1. The physician orders ibuprofen 100mg q8h for a child in pain who weighs 26kg. Recommended dose is 5-10mg/kg/day in divided doses q 6-8 h. Ibuprofen is available as 100mg/5ml. A. What is the safe daily dosage range for this child? B. Is the ordered dose safe? C. If yes how many ml will the nurse administer?


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