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Child Dose = 𝒙 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝟕𝟎 Kilograms
Child Dose = 𝒙 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝟕𝟎 Kilograms
$x imes rac{500}{70}$
Child dose = 𝒙 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝟏𝟓𝟎
Child dose = 𝒙 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝟏𝟓𝟎
$x imes rac{500}{150}$
What is the dose that you will prescribe for 24 kg child of the medication (X) if the adult dose is 240 mg.
What is the dose that you will prescribe for 24 kg child of the medication (X) if the adult dose is 240 mg.
82.28 mg
What is the dose for a boy of 12 years of age weighing 40 kg?
What is the dose for a boy of 12 years of age weighing 40 kg?
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Physician orders ciprofloxacin for a 6-month-old infant, the usual adult dose is 500 mg. what is the infant's dose.
Physician orders ciprofloxacin for a 6-month-old infant, the usual adult dose is 500 mg. what is the infant's dose.
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Study Notes
Child Dosing Calculations
- The child dose is determined by the child's weight or age.
- The formula for calculating child dose based on weight is: Child Dose = (Child's Weight in kg / 70 kg) x Adult Dose
- The formula for calculating child dose based on age is: Child Dose = (Child's Age in years / 150) x Adult Dose
Example Calculations
- A 24 kg child's dose is: (24 kg / 70 kg) x 240 mg = 82.3 mg
- A 12-year-old boy's dose is: (12 years / 150) x 240 mg = 19.2 mg
- A 6-month-old infant's dose is: ( 0.5 years / 150) x 500 mg = 1.67 mg
Important Considerations
- These are just examples, and specific dosages should always be determined by a healthcare professional.
- Factors like the child's overall health, specific medication, and other medications can affect the correct dosage.
- It's important to follow the instructions provided by the healthcare professional and to not adjust dosing without consultation.
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