Asked by ana
The doctor orders 5 mg/kg medication to be given to a patient who weighs 121 lbs. On hand, we have 0.1 g/ml.
How many mg will the patient receive in her dose?
How many ml will the patient receive to get the ordered dose?
How many mg will the patient receive in her dose?
How many ml will the patient receive to get the ordered dose?
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Answered by
bobpursley
121lbs=121/2.2 kg=55kg
so he needs 5*55mg=275mg for his mass.
at .1g/ml, or 100mg/ml, then the person must need 2.75ml.
check .1g/ml * 2.75ml=.275g=275mg
so he needs 5*55mg=275mg for his mass.
at .1g/ml, or 100mg/ml, then the person must need 2.75ml.
check .1g/ml * 2.75ml=.275g=275mg
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