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Drug Calculations (LO 20-7) The physician orders a drug 10 mg/kg orally daily for a chi...

Drug Calculations

(LO 20-7) The physician orders a drug 10 mg/kg orally daily for a child weighing 27 kg. Available is a 50-mg/mL suspension. Prepare to administer _________ mL to the child.

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Solution 1

10 mg X 27 kg = 270 mg

 

270 ÷ 50 = 5.4

X = 5.4 mL

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