Question

order pediaprophen 10 mg/kg PO q4h the label reads 100 mg/2.5ml. the child weighs 35 lbs how many milliliters will you admister?

Answer 1

First convert the child’s weight into kg. 1lb=454g approx. 35lb=15.88kg approx.

1kg requires 10mg, so 15.88kg require 158.8mg. 100mg delivers 2.5ml so 158.8mg delivers 1.588×2.5=3.97ml approx.