the dose of a drug is 500mcg/kg of body weight.how many gm should be given to a child weighing 55 pounds?

Question

dose= weigh*rate= 55lbs*1kg/2.2lbs*500mcg/kg
= 55lbs*kg/2.2lbs*500mcg/kg*1g/10^6 mcg

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55lbs*kg/2.2lbs*500mcg/kg*1g/10^6mcg

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Answer 1

First, we need to convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms:
55 pounds * (1 kg / 2.2 pounds) = 25 kg

Now, we can calculate the dose for the child:
dose = (weight * rate) = (25 kg * 500 mcg/kg) = 12,500 mcg

Now, we need to convert the dose from mcg to grams:
dose = 12,500 mcg * (1 g / 10^6 mcg) = 0.0125 g

So, 0.0125 grams of the drug should be given to a child weighing 55 pounds.