Examples · Weight-based dose (mg/kg)
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Weight-based dose (mg/kg) - practice problem 4
A patient weighs 40 kg. The prescriber orders clindamycin 5 mg/kg/dose.
Weight40 kg
Ordered5 mg/kg/dose
Safe max13 mg/kg/dose
How many mg is the dose?
Answer: 200 mg
Step-by-step solution
1. Multiply weight by the ordered mg/kg
40 kg × ( 5 mg ÷ 1 kg )
= 200 mg
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