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Dosage by weight activity
Activity 1
The pediatric patient below has a body mass of 15kg. The dosage of the prescribed drug is weight dependent. The dosage is 50 mg/kg. What total dosage did they require? Click on the 'Check answer 'button when you have finished.
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Activity
The pediatric patient below has a body mass of 15kg. The dosage of the prescribed drug is weight dependent. The dosage is 50 mg/kg. What total dosage did they require?
Answer:
(15kg) x (50mg/kg) = 750mg
Take note, the same units have been used throughout.