Chapter 95 Basic Pharmacy Math Q&A (1 of 42) Sample Questions

1. A child weighs 22 lbs and the pediatrician wants to give a drug at 1 mg/kg/day BID. How much should you give per day?
  1. A. 10 mg/day
  2. B. 5 mg/day
  3. C. 15 mg/day
  4. D. 20 mg/day
Answer
Ans: A
Solution/Answer:
22/2.2 = 10 kg= 10 mg
10 mg/day