Practice Problems for Pediatric Patients
(LO 3-10) The physician orders a drug to be administered orally to a child weighing 20 kg. The recommended dose is 10 mg/kg/day. How much should you give every 6 hours?
10 mg X kg = dose in 24 hours
10 mg X 20 kg= 200 mg in 24 hours
200 mg in 4 divided doses = 50 mg per dose