Question

question 2 of 3 the label on a bottle of pediatric medication states that 40 mg/kg should be administered. how many milligrams should be administered to a child weighing 15 kg? 1 100 mg 2 600 mg 3 37.5 mg 4 2 2/3 mg

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the dosage - per - kg and weight

The dosage per kg is 40 mg/kg and the child's weight is 15 kg.

Step2: Calculate the total dosage

Multiply the dosage per kg by the weight of the child. So, $40\times15 = 600$ mg.

Answer:

600 mg