To calculate the amount of medication to be administered per dose, we need to know the dosage prescribed by the doctor. Let's assume that the doctor has prescribed a dosage of 0.8 mg/kg/dose.
To calculate the drip rate, we need to know the volume of the medication and the time over which it is to be administered. In this case, the volume of the medication is 100 mL and it is to be administered over 1 hour.
To calculate the amount of medication to be administered per dose, we can use the formula:
dose = weight * dosage
Substituting the values given in the problem, we get:
dose = 40 lbs * 0.8 mg/kg/dose = 32 mg
To calculate the drip rate, we can use the formula:
drip rate = volume / time
Substituting the values given in the problem, we get:
drip rate = 100 mL / 1 hour = 100 mL/hour
Therefore, the amount of medication to be administered per dose is 32 mg, and the drip rate is 100 mL/hour.