Question

The order is Solumedrol 3 mg/kg for a child weighing 20 kg. Solumedrol is available as 125 mg/2ml. How many ml will be given

Answer 1

0.96mL must be given

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we need to obtain the mass of Solumedrol required for the child by using its mass. Then, with this mass we can solve the volume that must be administered:

Mass of solumedrol required:

20kg * (3mg / kg) = 60mg of solumedrol are required.

Volume given:

60mg Solumedrol * (2mL / 125mg) =

0.96mL must be given