A child weighs 18 kg. If the prescribed dose is 15 mg/kg per dose, what is the dose per administration?

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A child weighs 18 kg. If the prescribed dose is 15 mg/kg per dose, what is the dose per administration?

Explanation:
Weight-based dosing uses the patient's weight in kilograms multiplied by the dose per kilogram. For this child, 18 kg × 15 mg/kg per dose equals 270 mg per dose. So the administration amount should be 270 mg. This approach keeps dosing in line with body size, helping prevent under- or overdosing. Always confirm units and consider the formulation (how many mg per mL, if using liquid) to translate this into the actual administered form.

Weight-based dosing uses the patient's weight in kilograms multiplied by the dose per kilogram. For this child, 18 kg × 15 mg/kg per dose equals 270 mg per dose. So the administration amount should be 270 mg. This approach keeps dosing in line with body size, helping prevent under- or overdosing. Always confirm units and consider the formulation (how many mg per mL, if using liquid) to translate this into the actual administered form.

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