Determine if the dosage ordered is safe If the order is safe

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?

Solution

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