Problem

The physician orders a drug 10 mg/kg orally daily for a child weighing 27 kg. Available is...

The physician orders a drug 10 mg/kg orally daily for a child weighing 27 kg. Available is 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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