Ibuprofen Dosage Calculation for Children

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the correct dosage of ibuprofen for children aged 6 months to 2 years, weighing 25 pounds, when their fever is below 102.5°F. It covers converting weight from pounds to kilograms and calculating the dosage in milligrams using a conversion factor. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of rounding the final dosage to the nearest milligram.

What is the standard dosage of ibuprofen for children aged 6 months to 2 years with a fever under 102.5°F?

• 10 milligrams per kilogram

• 5 milligrams per kilogram

• 15 milligrams per kilogram

• 20 milligrams per kilogram

What is the first step in converting pounds to kilograms?

• Multiply by 2.2

• Divide by 2.2

• Add 2.2 to the weight

• Write the weight as a fraction

Which unit fraction is used to convert pounds to kilograms?

• 2.2 pounds over 1 kilogram

• 1 kilogram over 2.2 pounds

• 2.2 kilograms over 1 pound

• 1 pound over 2.2 kilograms

What happens to the units of pounds during the conversion to kilograms?

• They are added

• They remain unchanged

• They are multiplied

• They simplify out

What is the approximate conversion factor from pounds to kilograms?

• 1 pound is 1 kilogram

• 1 kilogram is 1 pound

• 1 kilogram is 2.2 pounds

• 1 pound is 2.2 kilograms

How do you calculate the dosage in milligrams once you have the weight in kilograms?

• Add 5 milligrams to the weight

• Multiply by 5 milligrams per kilogram

• Divide by 5 milligrams per kilogram

• Subtract 5 milligrams from the weight

What is the purpose of converting pounds to kilograms in this context?

• To increase the dosage

• To decrease the dosage

• To calculate the dosage accurately

• To make the child lighter

What is the final step in determining the dosage of ibuprofen?

• Multiply by 10

• Round to the nearest milligram

• Divide by 10

• Add 10 milligrams

Why do we use parentheses in the calculation of dosage?

• To divide the numbers

• To make the equation longer

• To add clarity to the equation

• To ensure correct order of operations

What is the final dosage of ibuprofen for the 18-month-old child weighing 25 pounds?

• 55 milligrams

• 50 milligrams

• 60 milligrams

• 57 milligrams