Examples · Weight-based dose (mg/kg)
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Weight-based dose (mg/kg) - practice problem 12
A patient weighs 60 kg. The prescriber orders gentamicin 1.5 mg/kg/dose.
Weight60 kg
Ordered1.5 mg/kg/dose
Safe max2.5 mg/kg/dose
How many mg is the dose?
Answer: 90 mg
Step-by-step solution
1. Multiply weight by the ordered mg/kg
60 kg × ( 1.5 mg ÷ 1 kg )
= 90 mg
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