An infant acetaminophen suspension contains 80mg/0.80mL. The recommended dose is 15mg/kg body weight. How many mL of this suspension should be given to an infant weighing 11 lbs?

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abmon98 · Answer

acetaminophen suspension contains 80mg/0.80mL.
Convert pound to kilogram, 1 lbs is equal to 0.45359237 kilogram.
1 1bs:0.4535 kilograms
11 lbs: x kilograms
solve for x kilograms using cross multiplication x=11*0.4535=4.9895 kg
15 mg/kg= y mg/4.9895
y (mg)=4.9895*1/15
80 mg/0.80 ml= 0.3326mg/ z ml

anonymous · Answer

Okay, thank you. That's very helpful!

abmon98 · Answer

good to hear that you are welcome :)