Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License Practice Test

If a drug needs to be administered as 5 mg/kg and the patient weighs 50 kg, what is the total dosage?

1. 150 mg

2. 200 mg

3. 250 mg

4. 300 mg

The correct answer is: 250 mg

To determine the total dosage required for a patient based on their weight, you multiply the dosage per kilogram by the patient's weight. In this case, the drug needs to be administered at a dosage of 5 mg for every kilogram of the patient's weight. The patient weighs 50 kg, so you calculate the total dosage as follows: Total dosage = Dosage per kg × Patient's weight Total dosage = 5 mg/kg × 50 kg Total dosage = 250 mg Thus, the total dosage to be administered to the patient is 250 mg. This dosage is calculated by ensuring that both the weight of the patient and the specified dosage rate are appropriately considered.