Question

a provider orders 2.8 mg/kg of medication iv 30 min prior to treatment. the patient weighs 3900 g. how many mg of medication will be administered? 8.0 mg (round answer to the nearest tenths)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert grams to kilograms

Since \(1\space kg = 1000\space g\), then \(3900\space g=\frac{3900}{1000}=3.9\space kg\)

Step2: Calculate the dose

The dose is \(2.8\space mg/kg\). Multiply the weight in kg by the dose per kg: \(2.8\times3.9 = 10.92\space mg\)

Step3: Round to the nearest tenths

\(10.92\) rounded to the nearest tenths is \(10.9\space mg\)

Answer:

\(10.9\space mg\)