Question

a pharmacy technician receives a prescription for 9 mg/kg for an infant who weighs 9.6 kg (21.1 lb). which of the following is the specific dose the technician should prepare?

66.6 mg
110.4 mg
86.4 mg
90.6 mg

Explanation:

Identify given parameters

Using the Pharmacy Calculations and Dosage Calculations knowledge points

• Prescribed dose: \(9\text{ mg/kg}\)
• Infant weight: \(9.6\text{ kg}\)

Calculate the specific dose

Using the Dosage Calculations knowledge point

$$ \text{Dose} = 9\text{ mg/kg} \times 9.6\text{ kg} = 86.4\text{ mg} $$

Answer:

• (A) 66.6 mg
• (B) 110.4 mg
• (C) 86.4 mg (Correct answer)
• (D) 90.6 mg