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? 86.4 mg 110.4 mg 90.6 mg 66.6 mg

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

To find the dose, we use the formula: Dose = Dosage per kg × Weight (in kg). Here, the dosage per kg is 9 mg/kg and the weight is 9.6 kg.

Step2: Calculate the dose

Substitute the values into the formula: Dose = $9\ \text{mg/kg} \times 9.6\ \text{kg}$.
Multiply 9 and 9.6: $9\times9.6 = 86.4$. So the dose is 86.4 mg.

Answer:

86.4 mg (corresponding to the option "86.4 mg")