if a infant weighs 4000g and is ordered a drug that is 0.1mg/kg how much would you give?

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2006-10-07 04:11:30 · 3 answers · asked by peggy m 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

A weight of 4000g is equivalent to 4kg
So multiply the 4kg by 0.1mg/kg and get 0.4 mg dose.

2006-10-07 04:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would give how much the prescribing doctor said to give. Always consult a doctor before giving a baby any kind of medicine.

2006-10-07 11:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by mr_oilfield_78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

0.4mg

2006-10-07 11:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋