Pediatric Safe Dose Range Calculations Quiz

Why is it important to convert a child's weight from pounds to kilograms in dosage calculations?

• Because kilograms are a smaller unit than pounds.

• Because it makes the calculation easier.

• Because the safe dose range is given per kilogram.

• Because pounds are not used in medical calculations.

What is the first step in calculating the safe dose range for a child weighing 60 pounds?

• Calculate the maximum dose per day.

• Convert the weight from pounds to kilograms.

• Determine the number of doses per day.

• Divide the total daily dose by the number of doses.

How do you determine the number of doses a child needs per day if the medication is given every 6 hours?

• Divide 24 by 6.

• Add 6 to 24.

• Multiply 6 by 4.

• Subtract 6 from 24.

In the problem involving a 48-pound child, what is the first calculation step to determine if the dose is safe?

• Calculate the minimum dose per day.

• Calculate the maximum dose per dose.

• Convert the weight from pounds to kilograms.

• Determine the number of doses per day.

What is the safe dose range for a medication given every 8 hours if the range is 100 to 300 mg/kg/day?

• 33.3 to 100 mg per dose

• 50 to 150 mg per dose

• 300 to 900 mg per dose

• 100 to 300 mg per dose

Why is it necessary to convert micrograms to milligrams in dosage calculations?

• To simplify the calculation.

• Because milligrams are a larger unit.

• To match the units of the ordered dose.

• Because micrograms are not used in medical calculations.

What is the conversion factor from micrograms to milligrams?

• 1 microgram equals 1000 milligrams.

• 1 milligram equals 100 micrograms.

• 1 milligram equals 1000 micrograms.

• 1 microgram equals 100 milligrams.

In the final problem, what is the safe dose range for a medication given every 12 hours if the range is 2 to 10 mg/kg/dose?

• 2 to 10 mg per day

• 4 to 20 mg per dose

• 2 to 10 mg per dose

• 10 to 50 mg per dose

How do you calculate the volume to administer if the concentration is 300 mg per 2 mL?

• Multiply the concentration by the ordered dose and divide by 2.

• Divide the concentration by the ordered dose and multiply by 2.

• Multiply the ordered dose by the concentration and divide by 2.

• Divide the ordered dose by the concentration and multiply by 2.

What is the final step in determining if a dose is safe for a child?

• Determine the number of doses per day.

• Convert the dose to a different unit.

• Compare the ordered dose with the safe dose range.

• Calculate the total daily dose.