A neonate born at 24 weeks' gestation diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome and respiratory failure is now 28 weeks' gestation (weight 996 g) with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. This child remains in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on oxygen therapy and enteral feedings. The orders from the physician include:
· Complete blood count, chemistry panel, ABGs, chest x-ray, CPPD with nebulizations, glucose monitoring, caffeine citrate levels, and newborn screen
· NG feedings with Special Care with Iron 120 kcal/kg/day
· Chlorothiazide (Diuril) 10 mg/kg/day PO
· Fer-In-Sol 2 mg/kg/day
· Vitamin E 25 units/kg/day in divided doses q12h
· Caffeine citrate 5 mg/kg/dose daily
Identify the orders that require calculations.
Set up and solve each problem using dimensional analysis.
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