Question

solve the dosage by weight conversion problem.
the physician has ordered a syrup orally at 0.3 milligrams per kilogram three times a day. the client weighs 30 pounds 4 ounces.
a) what is the weight in kilograms?
b) what is the daily dose?
c) what is the individual dose?
(round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
b) the daily dose is 12.4 milligrams.
(type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest tenth as needed.)
c) the individual dose is milligrams.
(type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest tenth as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the relationship between daily dose and individual dose

The daily dose is given as \(12.4\) milligrams. The medication is taken three times a day. To find the individual dose, we divide the daily dose by the number of times per day.

Step2: Calculate the individual dose

Let \(d\) be the individual dose. We use the formula \(d=\frac{\text{Daily dose}}{\text{Number of times per day}}\). Substituting the values, we have \(d = \frac{12.4}{3}\).

$$d=\frac{12.4}{3}\approx4.1$$

Answer:

\(4.1\)