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PT Assessment

Vital Signs: T 102.9, P 135, R 24, BP 118/60, O2 sat 100% RA

General Appearance: appears drowsy; face flushed, quiet

Neuro: oriented X3

Cardiovascular: unremarkable

Respiratory: lungs clear

Integumentary: very warm, dry

GI/GU: abdomen normal

Physician Orders

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Urinalysis with culture and sensitivity (U/A C&S)

Blood Cultures x 2

X-rays kidneys,

Influenza screening

Acetaminophen 15 mg/kg PO now

Ibuprofen 10 mg/kg PO now

Pad side rails

Suction at bedside with seizure precautions

Radiographs of right arm

Cast to right arm

Start PO fluids and increase as tolerated

The physician discharges Gabriel from ER to home with a diagnosis of; Right ear infection, Acute Febrile Seizure and fracture of the right ulna.

Discharge orders include:

Follow up with pediatrician in 7 days

Follow up with pediatric orthopedics in 7-10 days

Cefuroxime 30mg/kg PO BID for 10 days not to exceed 1,000mg daily. What is the recommended dosage if cefuroxime is supplied as an oral suspension 125mg/5ml or 250/5ml?

Acetaminophen 15 mg/kg PO Q4 hours PRN fever or pain and ibuprofen 10 mg/kg PO Q6 hours PRN fever and pain for up to 3 days

Acetaminophen is available as 160 mg/5 mL. Ibuprofen is available as 100 mg/ 5 mL.

What is the amount of acetaminophen in mg and ml per dose? What is the amount of ibuprofen in mg and ml per dose?