Question

The recommended dose of a particular drug is 0.1 g/kg. How many mg of the drug should be given to a 50 lb. patient?


A. 22.72 mg
B. 0.5 mg
C. 2,272 mg
D. 5 mg

Answer 1

Answer: C. 2,272 mg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The recommended dose of a particular drug is 0.1 g/kg.

We know that 1 kilogram is equals to approximately 2.20 pounds.

Then ,$\text{1 pound}=\dfrac{1}{2.20}\text{ kilogram}$

$\Rightarrow\text{50 pounds}=\dfrac{1}{2.20}\times50\approx22.72text{ kilogram}$

Now, the dose of drug should be given to a 22.72 kilogram patient is given by :-

$22.72\times0.1=2.272g$

Since 1 grams = 1000 milligrams

$2.272\text{ g}=2,272\text{ mg}$

Hence , 2,272 mg of the drug should be given to a 50 lb. patient.