The daily dose of ampicillin for the treatment of an ear infection is 115 mg/kg of body weight. what is the daily dose for a 34 lb child?

1773.54 mg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The daily dose of ampicillin for the treatment of an ear infection is 115 mg/kg of body weight.

The weight of a child = 34 lb

We know that 1 pound = 0.453592 kg

Then , the weight of child in kilograms =

Now, the daily dose of ampicillin for the treatment of an ear infection for the child is given by :-

Hence, the  daily dose for a 34 lb child = 1773.54 mg

The conversion rate from Ib(pounds) to kg(kilograms)

1 Ib = 0.453592kg

Step 1

We convert the weight of the child to from lb to kg

1 Ib = 0.453592kg

34 lb = ?

Cross Multiply

34 x 0.453592kg

= 15.4221 kg

The weight of the child in kg = 15.4221 kg

Step 2

The daily dose of ampicillin for the treatment of an ear infection is 115 mg/kg of body weight.

Therefore the daily dose of ampicillin for the treatment of ear infection for the child = 15.4221 kg x 115 mg/kg

= 1,773.5415 mg

The daily dose for a 34 lb child is approximately to nearest whole number is 1,774 mg

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