Pediatric Dosage Calculations (Mg/Kg)
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QUESTION
What is the formula for doses per day when a medication is ordered q6h?
QUESTION
Calculate mL per dose: ordered dose
80
mg
80\text{ mg}
80
mg
; supply concentration is
16
mg/mL
16\ \text{mg/mL}
16
mg/mL
.
QUESTION
What is the formula for doses per day when a medication is ordered q24h?
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ANSWER
doses/day
=
24
24
=
1
\text{doses/day} = \frac{24}{24} = 1
doses/day
=
24
24
=
1
. Divides 24 hours by the 24-hour interval to find the daily dose count.
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