Calculation 3.0 Dosage by Weight Test
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The doctor orders 10 mg/kg of medication for a child weighing 18 kg. How much medication
should be given?
Step 1: 10 mg × 18 kg = 180 mg
✔✔ 180 mg
A client weighs 70 kg, and the doctor prescribes 0.5 mg/kg of medication. How many mg should
you administer?
Step 1: 0.5 mg × 70 kg = 35 mg
✔✔ 35 mg
The prescription is for a medication dose of 15 mg/kg. The patient weighs 45 kg. How many mg
will you give?
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,Step 1: 15 mg × 45 kg = 675 mg
✔✔ 675 mg
A child weighs 20 kg. The doctor orders 2 mg/kg of a medication. What is the total dose?
Step 1: 2 mg × 20 kg = 40 mg
✔✔ 40 mg
The physician orders 8 mg/kg for a patient who weighs 50 kg. How many mg will you give?
Step 1: 8 mg × 50 kg = 400 mg
✔✔ 400 mg
A baby weighs 6 kg. The prescription is for 1 mg/kg of medication. How many mg will you
administer?
Step 1: 1 mg × 6 kg = 6 mg
✔✔ 6 mg
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, The order is for 20 mg/kg of a drug. The patient weighs 90 kg. How much medication should be
given?
Step 1: 20 mg × 90 kg = 1,800 mg
✔✔ 1,800 mg
A pediatric patient weighs 12 kg. The doctor prescribes 5 mg/kg of medication. What is the total
dose?
Step 1: 5 mg × 12 kg = 60 mg
✔✔ 60 mg
The doctor prescribes 12 mg/kg of a medication. The child weighs 22 kg. How many mg should
be administered?
Step 1: 12 mg × 22 kg = 264 mg
✔✔ 264 mg
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