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    Ati lpn med surg proctored exam
    Calculation

    A pediatric patient weighing 20 kg is prescribed a medication at a dose of 10 mg/kg. The medication is available in a solution of 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should be administered?

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    2 Step 1 is (20 kg × 10 mg ÷ kg) = 200 mg. Step 2 is (200 mg ÷ 100 mg ÷ mL) = 2 mL. The final calculated answer is 2 mL.

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