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Chapter 7: Calculations and children
Amanda Hodder is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Amanda weighs 17.5kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
140
Claire Marsh is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Claire weighs 27.4kg, how much levofloxacin should she be given each day?
219.2
Katarina Mohamed is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Katarina weighs 14.7kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
117.6
Michael Mohamed is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Michael weighs 25.2kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should he be given?
201.6
Andrew Sykes is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Andrew weighs 24.25kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should he be given each day?
194
Camilla Sykes is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Camilla weighs 24.25kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
98.8
Additional questions
All the children range in age from 2 to 10 years and are prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin.
Given the weight of each child, how much levofloxacin should each of them be given for their condition?
1. Adnan Hussein weighs 14.25kg
2. Chiara Marden weighs 23.65kg
3. Kat Moreton weighs 15.75kg
4. Michael Abraham weighs 23.3kg
5. Andrew Sims weighs 14.65kg
6. Charlie Simpson weighs 17.35kg
Additional answers
114mg
189.2mg
126mg
186.4mg
117.2mg
138.8mg
Question type 2
Billy Bob Gutteridge is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Billy Bob weighs 20kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given each day?
300
Samuel Odette is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Samuel weighs 18.4kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given each day?
276
Bethany Ore is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Bethany weighs 22kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should she be given each day?
330
Hyacinth Bouquet is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Hyacinth weighs 32kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should she be given?
480
Jimmy Johnston is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Jimmy weighs 24kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given each day?
360
Billy Bob Yuall is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Bill Bob weighs 15.2kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given each day?
228
Sam Odeeer is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Sam weighs 16kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given each day?
240
Bethan Charles is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Bethan weighs 28kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should she be given each day?
420
Hyacinth Buckerts is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Hyacinth weighs 26kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should she be given each day?
390
Joaquin Johannes is prescribed 15mcg/kg/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Joaquin weighs 34kg, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given each day?
510
Additional questions
The following children are being treated with dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, a tumour of the kidneys that typically occurs in children. The oncologist treating the children has prescribed a medication cycle for each child at 15mcg/kg/day. As part of your daily duties you are asked to calculate each child’s required dose.
Billy Bob weighs 20kg
Samantha Odeer weighs 16kg
Bethany Charleston weighs 28kg
Hyacinth Boukay weighs 26kg
Joaquin Johnes weighs 34kg
Additional answers
300mcg
240mcg
420mcg
390mcg
510mcg
Question type 3
Penelope Farthing has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square meter of body surface area. Penelope's BSA is 0.9m2, how many milligrams of doxorubicin hydrochloride should she be given?
36
Tom Wallace has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square meter of body surface area. Tom's BSA is 1.05m2, how many milligrams of doxorubicin hydrochloride should he be given?
42
Sunday Rosetta has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square meter of body surface area. Sunday's BSA is 0.87m2, how many milligrams of doxorubicin hydrochloride should she be given?
34.8
Noel Lutwyche has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square meter of body surface area. Noel's BSA is 1.2m2, how many milligrams of doxorubicin hydrochloride should he be given?
48
Ross Edwards has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square meter of body surface area. Ross' BSA is 1.4m2, how many milligrams of doxorubicin hydrochloride should he be given?
56
Penny Sweetz has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square metre of her body surface area. Penny's BSA is 0.75m2, how many milligrams should she receive?
30
Thomas Llandar has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square metre of his body surface area. Thomas's BSA is 1.48m2, how many milligrams should he receive?
59.2
Iain Trout has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square metre of his body surface area. Iain's BSA is 0.93m2, how many milligrams should he receive?
37.2
Isabella Mohamed has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square metre of her body surface area. Isabella's BSA is 0.88m2, how many milligrams should she receive?
35.2
Itsa Strange has been prescribed 40 mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square metre of her body surface area. Itsa's BSA is 1.54m2, how many milligrams should she receive?
61.6
Additional questions
The oncologist for the ward has ordered 40mg of doxorubicin hydrochloride for every square metre of BSA for each child. Calculate the correct amount each of the children should receive given their BSA.
Penny Pharthing 0.75m2
Thomas Llandar 1.48m2
Iain Stuart 0.93m2
Ibrahim Mohamed 0.88m2
Itsa Oddity 1.54m2
Additional answers
30mg
59.2mg
37.2mg
35.2mg
61.6mg
Question type 4
Billy Bob Gutteridge has been prescribed an intravenous five day cycle of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma at 400mcg/m2/day. Billy Bob's body surface area is 0.75m2, what is his required daily dose in micrograms?
300
Samuel Odette has been prescribed an intravenous five day cycle of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma at 400mcg/m2/day. Samuel's body surface area is 0.69m2, what is his required daily dose in micrograms?
276
Bethany Ore has been prescribed an intravenous five day cycle of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma at 400mcg/m2/day. Bethany's body surface area is 0.825m2, what is her required daily dose in micrograms?
330
Hyacinth Bouquet has been prescribed an intravenous five day cycle of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma at 400mcg/m2/day. Hyacinth's body surface area is 1.2m2, what is her required daily dose in micrograms?
480
Jimmy Johnston has been prescribed an intravenous five day cycle of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma at 400mcg/m2/day. Jimmy's body surface area is 0.9m2, what is his required daily dose in micrograms?
360
Billy Bob Yuall is prescribed 400mcg/m2/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Billy Bob's BSA is 0.75m2, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given?
300
Sam Odeeer is prescribed 400mcg/m2/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Sam's BSA is 0.6m2, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given?
240
Bethan Charles is prescribed 400mcg/m2/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Bethan's BSA is 1.05m2, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should she be given?
420
Hyacinth Buckerts is prescribed 400mcg/m2/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Hyacinth's BSA is 0.975m2, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should she be given?
390
Joaquin Johannes is prescribed 400mcg/m2/day of dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma, Joaquin's BSA is 1.275m2, how many micrograms of dactinomycin should he be given?
510
Additional questions
The following children are being treated with dactinomycin for a nephroblastoma. The oncology registrar treating the children has prescribed an intravenous five-day cycle of treatment for each child at 400mcg/m2/day. As part of your daily duties you are asked to calculate each child’s required dose. This time their medication will be calculated using each child’s BSA.
Billy Bob 0.75m2
Samantha Odeer 0.6m2
Bethany Charleston 1.05m2
Hyacinth Boukay 0.975m2
Joaquin Johnes 1.275m2
Additional answers
300mcg
240mcg
420mcg
390mcg
510mcg
Question type 5
Adam Hooper is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Adam weighs 14.25kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should he be given each day?
114
Ciara Madden is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Ciara weighs 23.65kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
189.2
Katia Mohamed is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Katia weighs 15.75kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
126
Michaela Abdulla is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Michaela weighs 23.3kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
186.4
Andrea Simkins is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Andrea weighs 14.65kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
117.2
Camille Sympson is prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin, Camille weighs 17.35kg, how many milligrams of levofloxacin should she be given each day?
138.8
Additional questions
All the children range in age from 2 to 10 years and are prescribed 8mg/kg/day of levofloxacin.
Given the weight of each child, how much levofloxacin should each of them be given for their condition?
Adnan Hussein weighs 14.25kg
Chiara Marden weighs 23.65kg
Kat Moreton weighs 15.75kg
Michael Abraham weighs 23.3kg
Andrew Sims weighs 14.65kg
Charlie Simpson weighs 17.35kg
Additional answers
114mg
189.2mg
126mg
186.4mg
117.2mg
138.8mg
Question type 6
Simone Mitchell is prescribed 20mg/kg/day of valacyclovir hydrochloride to treat chickenpox, Simone weighs 7.5kg, how many milligrams of valacyclovir hydrochloride should she be given each day?
150
Sean Crampton is prescribed 20mg/kg/day of valacyclovir hydrochloride to treat chickenpox, Sean weighs 24.7kg, how many milligrams of valacyclovir hydrochloride should he be given each day?
494
Mercy Kugani is prescribed 20mg/kg/day of valacyclovir hydrochloride to treat chickenpox, Mercy weighs 18.33kg, how many milligrams of valacyclovir hydrochloride should she be given each day?
366.6
Mohamed Murrumbidg is prescribed 20mg/kg/day of valacyclovir hydrochloride to treat chickenpox, Mohamed weighs 16.46kg, how many milligrams of valacyclovir hydrochloride should he be given each day?
329.2
Getaway Zumbia is prescribed 20mg/kg/day of valacyclovir hydrochloride to treat chickenpox, Getaway weighs 29.53kg, how many milligrams of valacyclovir hydrochloride should she be given each day?
590.6
Additional questions
While you are still on placement with the Community Nurse there is an outbreak of chickenpox. It has been decided that the infected children will be treated with valacyclovir hydrochloride at the dosage of 20mg/kg/day. The medication will be administered by each child’s parent or guardian three times daily for five days.
Given the weight of each child, how much valacyclovir hydrochloride should each of them be given as a daily dose for their chickenpox?
Simon Michelle weighs 7.5kg
Phil Crompton weighs 24.7kg
Mercy Grace weighs 18.33kg
Mohammed Murray weighs 16.46kg
Getcha Sumtime weighs 29.53kg
Additional answers
150mg
494mg
366.6mg
329.2mg
590.6mg
Question type 7
Harriet Golding is a renal patient being treated with darbepoetin alpha, she will receive 2.25 mcg/kg by subcutaneous injection weekly. Harriet weighs 20.6kg, calculate her dosage in micrograms.
46.35
Gordon Crucib is a renal patient being treated with darbepoetin alpha, he will receive 2.25 mcg/kg by subcutaneous injection weekly. Gordon weighs 5.48kg, calculate his dosage in micrograms.
12.33
Tobias Eddy is a renal patient being treated with darbepoetin alpha, he will receive 2.25 mcg/kg by subcutaneous injection weekly. Tobias weighs 12.4kg, calculate his dosage in micrograms.
27.9
Jax Orbetter is a renal patient being treated with darbepoetin alpha, he will receive 2.25 mcg/kg by subcutaneous injection weekly. Jax weighs 9.56kg, calculate his dosage in micrograms.
21.51
Blessing Hearannow is a renal patient being treated with darbepoetin alpha, she will receive 2.25 mcg/kg by subcutaneous injection weekly. Harriet weighs 24.16kg, calculate her dosage in micrograms.
54.36
Additional questions
As part of their anaemia treatment the children on this ward are being treated with darbepoetin alpha. Each child will receive 2.25mcg/kg by subcutaneous injection weekly. Your task at the commencement of today’s shift is to calculate the dosage to be drawn up for each child.
Harry Goldberg weighs 20.6kg
Gordonna Crunwell weighs 5.48kg
Toby Eddison weighs 12.4kg
Aces Orbetter weighs 9.56kg
Whatsup Hearannow weighs 24.16kg
Additional answers
46.35mcg
12.33mcg
27.9mcg
21.51mcg
54.36mcg
Question type 8
Frederica Whittle has been prescribed 1.75 mg/m2 of vincristine sulfate to be administered via injection. Frederica's BSA is 0.72m2, calculate her dosage in milligrams.
1.26
Kareem Hossnian has been prescribed 1.75 mg/m2 of vincristine sulfate to be administered via injection. Kareem's BSA is 0.48m2, calculate his dosage in milligrams.
0.84
Justin Troubell has been prescribed 1.75 mg/m2 of vincristine sulfate to be administered via injection. Justin's BSA is 0.60m2, calculate his dosage in milligrams.
1.05
Mohamed Mohamed has been prescribed 1.75 mg/m2 of vincristine sulfate to be administered via injection. Mohamed's BSA is 0.68m2, calculate his dosage in milligrams.
1.19
Geoff Daimond has been prescribed 1.75 mg/m2 of vincristine sulfate to be administered via injection. Geoff's BSA is 0.84m2, calculate his dosage in milligrams.
1.47
Additional questions
These children are being given vincristine sulfate injections dependent on their BSA as part of their treatment regime.
The paediatric oncologist has ordered each to be given 1.75mg/m2. You are tasked to undertake the calculations to determine each child’s dose.
Katerina Whittle 0.72m2Itz
Mwa 0.48m2
Ima Troubell 0.60m2
Mohamed Mohamed 0.68m2
Geoff Dunnit 0.84m2
Additional answers
1.26mg
0.84mg
1.05mg
1.19mg
1.47mg
Question type 9
Ricardo Turiz has been prescribed 30mg/m2 of sotalol. Ricardo's BSA is 0.57m2, calculate his dosage in milligrams.
17.1
Eliza Kettle has been prescribed 30mg/m2 of sotalol. Eliza's BSA is 0.74m2, calculate her dosage in milligrams.
22.2
Cheryl Persival has been prescribed 30mg/m2 of sotalol. Eliza's BSA is 0.83m2, calculate her dosage in milligrams.
24.9
Mader Ingarland has been prescribed 30mg/m2 of sotalol. Eliza's BSA is 0.92m2, calculate her dosage in milligrams.
27.6
Woodford Morris has been prescribed 30mg/m2 of sotalol. Ricardo's BSA is 0.675m2, calculate his dosage in milligrams.
20.25
Additional questions
As these children are all over the age of 2 they can be treated with sotalol which has been prescribed at 30mg/m2 three times daily. You are asked by the Lead Nurse to calculate each child’s dose given their individual BSA.
Richard Turiz 0.57m2
Copper Kettle 0.74m2
Keith Percival 0.83m2
Mader Nstink 0.92m2
Morris Woody 0.675m2
Additional answers
17.1mg
22.2mg
24.9mg
27.6mg
20.25mg