Question

atomoxetine has been prescribed to a school-aged child with intractable adhd. a starting dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day has been prescribed, with careful monitoring to follow. the client weighs 88 lb. how many 10 mg capsules should the nurse obtain?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert lbs to kg

Since $1\ \text{lb} = 0.453592\ \text{kg}$, calculate:
$88\ \text{lb} \times 0.453592 \approx 39.916\ \text{kg}$

Step2: Calculate total daily dose

Multiply weight by dose per kg:
$39.916\ \text{kg} \times 0.5\ \text{mg/kg/day} \approx 19.958\ \text{mg/day}$

Step3: Find number of 10mg capsules

Divide total dose by capsule strength:
$\frac{19.958\ \text{mg}}{10\ \text{mg/capsule}} \approx 2$

Answer:

2 capsules