A client weighing 220 lbs. is prescribed to receive 25 mg/kg of a medi

A client weighing 220 lbs. is prescribed to receive 25 mg/kg of a medication, divided over 4 equal doses. How many mg of the medication should the nurse provide for each dose?

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 625 mg

Global Rationale: First determine the client’s weight in kg by dividing the weight in lbs. by 2.2, or 220/2.2 = 100 kg. Then multiply the prescribed dose of 25 mg x 100 kg = 2500 mg. Then divide the total mg dose by 4, or 2500/4 = 625 mg. The nurse should provide 625 mg of the medication for each dose.