A newborn is ordered to receive caffeine to stimulate respiratory activity. The medication order reads "caffeine 0.5 mg/kg." The infant weighs 8.8 pounds. The medication is available in a 20 mg/mL elixir. How much should the infant receive?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
0.1 mL
8.8 lb = 4 kg. 0.5 mg/kg ? 4 kg = 2 mg. 20 mg = 1 mL; then 2 mg = 0.1 mL.
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