Question

question 2 (mandatory) (2 points)
a physician orders zithromax suspension 10mg/kg per day to be divided equally bid for a child who weighs 88 lb with acute bronchitis.
how many mg will the child receive per dose?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert pounds to kilograms

1 lb = 0.453592 kg, so 88 lb = 88×0.453592 kg $\approx$ 39.9161 kg.

Step2: Calculate daily dosage

The dosage is 10 mg/kg per day, so the daily dosage is 10×39.9161 mg = 399.161 mg.

Step3: Calculate per - dose dosage

Since it is divided equally bid (twice a day), the per - dose dosage is $\frac{399.161}{2}$ mg = 199.5805 mg $\approx$ 200 mg.

Answer:

200 mg