Jess, a 4 year old child has been prescribed a once weekly drug within a trial. Within Jess’s notes you find that she weighs 24.2lbs and is 2ft 5inches tall. The standard dose for this drug is 15mg/m2. 1 foot = 12 inches = 304.8mm 1kg = 2.2lb What is a suitable weekly dose for this child? Give you answer to one decimal place.

Jess, a 4 year old child has been prescribed a once weekly drug within a trial. Within Jess’s notes you find that she weighs 24.2lbs and is 2ft 5inches tall. The standard dose for this drug is 15mg/m2. 1 foot = 12 inches = 304.8mm 1kg = 2.2lb What is a suitable weekly dose for this child? Give you answer to one decimal place.

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter2: Multiplication And Division Of Decimals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15SST

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