Question

If the infant weighs 2600 grams, and the order is for 185 mg/kg/day, what dose should be administered every 6 hours?

Answer 1

The  dosage required for the baby is  120.25 mg/kg/ every 6 hours.

What dose should be administered to the baby?

The dose to be administered every six hours is calculated as follows:

Dosage = 185 mg/kg/day

For a 2.6 kg baby, amount required = 185 * 2.6 = 481 mg/kg/day

For a six hours, amount required = 481 * 6/24 = 120.25 mg

Therefore, the dosage required for the baby is  120.25 mg/kg/ every 6 hours.

In conclusion, the dosage depends on body weight.

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