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Drug Calculations (LO 20-7) The physician orders a drug 200 mg orally qid for a child w...

Drug Calculations

(LO 20-7) The physician orders a drug 200 mg orally qid for a child weighing 55 lbs. Available is 250 mg/5 mL. Prepare to administer _________ mL to the child.

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Solution 1

55 lbs. ÷ 2.2 kg = 25 kg

 

250X = 1000

X = 4 ml

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