A child needs an antibiotic to treat an infection. The antibiotic is available as 28 mg/tablet. The dose of antibiotic is 5.4 mg/kg body weight. The child weighs 83.6 lbs. How many tablets does the child need? 1 kg = 2.20 lbs. Round to the nearest tablet.

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A child needs an antibiotic to treat an infection. The antibiotic is available as 28 mg/tablet. The dose of antibiotic is 5.4 mg/kg body weight. The child weighs 83.6 lbs. How many tablets does the child need? 1 kg = 2.20 lbs. Round to the nearest tablet.

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Mass of the tablet = 28 mg

Dose of antibody required per kg = 5.4 mg/kg

Weight of the child = 83.6 lbs

1 kg = 2.20 lbs

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