Pediatric Dosage Calculations (Mg/Kg)
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QUESTION
Calculate mL per dose: ordered dose
125
mg
125\text{ mg}
125
mg
; supply concentration is
25
mg/mL
25\ \text{mg/mL}
25
mg/mL
.
QUESTION
Calculate mg per dose: order
40
mg/kg/day
40\ \text{mg/kg/day}
40
mg/kg/day
, weight
15
kg
15\text{ kg}
15
kg
, frequency q12h.
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
.
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ANSWER
5
mL
5\text{ mL}
5
mL
. Divides the ordered milligrams by the concentration to compute the milliliters needed per dose.
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