Examples · Weight-based dose (mg/kg)
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Weight-based dose (mg/kg) - practice problem 6
A patient weighs 15 kg. The prescriber orders acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose.
Weight15 kg
Ordered15 mg/kg/dose
Safe max15 mg/kg/dose
How many mg is the dose?
Answer: 225 mg
Step-by-step solution
1. Multiply weight by the ordered mg/kg
15 kg × ( 15 mg ÷ 1 kg )
= 225 mg
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