How many milliliters of this suspension should be given to an infant weighing 23 lb ? (assume two significant figures.) express your answer using two significant figures?

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Christy Herron · Answer 1 · 2020-01-02T02:55:59+0000

Answer;

= 5.2 mL

Explanation;

100 mg / 5.0 mL

so 10 mg / 0.5 mL

so dose is 0.5 mL / kg

23 lb x (1 kg / 2.21 lb) x (0.5 mL x 1 kg) = 5.2 mL

Baby dose is 5.2 mL