Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 22 lb child prescribed ibuprofen 10 mg/kg every 6 hours, medication available as 100 mg/5 mLA 22 lb child is prescribed ibuprofen 10 mg/kg every 6 hours. The medication is available as 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL will you give per dose? (Round the answer to the whole number.)
Correct answer
5
Rationale
Calculate: 22 lb / 2.2 = 10 kg; 10 kg x 10 mg = 100 mg; 100 mg / (100 mg/5 mL) = 5 mL.