Determine if the dosage ordered is safe. If the order is safe, then find the amo
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Determine if the dosage ordered is safe. If the order is safe, then find the amount to administer. Assume the patient has impaired renal function.
The patient: 85-year-old male, 6 ft 1 in. tall, 210 lb, CLCR of 64 mL/min. Ideal weight should be 195 lb.
Ordered: Cartrol® 2.5 mg po q24h
On hand: Cartrol® 2.5 mg/tablet
According to the package insert, the usual dosage interval for 2.5 mg is as follows: for patients with creatinine clearance above 60 mL/min, 24 h; for 20 to 60 mL/min, 48 h; and for less than 20 mL/min, 72 h.
Is the dose is safe or unsafe?
A = ___tablets?
Explanation / Answer
Is the dose is safe or unsafe?
YES , IT IS SAFE DOSE
answer = SAFE
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answer= ONE tablet
(order/ available) *1 table
=(2.5/ 2.5) *1 table = ONE tablet-answer
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