Question

question 10 (2.5 points)
a patient weighing 66 lbs. is prescribed augmentin 30 mg/kg/day by mouth in divided doses every 8
hours. how many mg of the medication should the patient receive each day?
a) 300 mg
b) 600 mg
c) 1200 mg
d) 900 mg

Explanation:

Step1: Convert pounds to kilograms

Since \(1\) kg \( = 2.2\) lbs, then the patient's weight in kg is \(66\div2.2\).
$$66\div2.2 = 30\text{ kg}$$

Step2: Calculate the daily dose

The dose is \(30\) mg/kg/day. For a \(30\) - kg patient, the daily dose is \(30\times30\).
$$30\times30=900\text{ mg}$$

Answer:

d) \(900\) mg