Question 2 A 2 month-old baby, weighing 8 kg, requires drug F at the following dosage: 1.5 mg/kg each day for 14 days. The drug is available as a syrup containing 2.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL of syrup are required to fulfil this prescription?

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A 2 month-old baby, weighing 8 kg, requires drug F at the following dosage: 1.5 mg/kg each day for 14
days. The drug is available as a syrup containing 2.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL of syrup are required to
fulfil this prescription?
1.-5x14=21x3=C63
63x5=315
315-2.5=126
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mL(s)
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Transcribed Image Text:375. mL(s) Answer: Question 2 A 2 month-old baby, weighing 8 kg, requires drug F at the following dosage: 1.5 mg/kg each day for 14 days. The drug is available as a syrup containing 2.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL of syrup are required to fulfil this prescription? 1.-5x14=21x3=C63 63x5=315 315-2.5=126 un mL(s) Answer:
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