3 Questions
Assuming 1 mL of Ironorm® drops contains 25 mg of iron, how many mL of Ironorm® drops should be given to the 2 month old baby per day to achieve the maximum therapeutic dose of 6 mg/kg/day?
0.25 mL
How many mg of iron should the 2 month old baby receive per day during the second phase of treatment, where they are to receive half the maximum dose for a further 75 days?
1.5 mg
If Ferrograd® tablets containing 325 mg of ferrous sulfate (105 mg iron) are used instead of Ironorm® drops, how many tablets should be given to the 2 month old baby per day to achieve the maximum therapeutic dose of 6 mg/kg/day?
1.5 tablets
Calculating Ferrous Sulfate Dosage for Infants Quiz: Test your knowledge on determining the appropriate dosage of ferrous sulfate oral drops prescribed to a 2-month-old baby based on weight and duration of treatment. Learn how to use the resource provided for iron content conversion and calculate the total number of bottles required for the full treatment course. Keywords: ferrous sulfate, oral drops, dosage, infants, weight, duration, iron content conversion.
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