RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1615 of 2368

A child weighs 12 kg. The recommended dose is 10 to 15 mg/kg/dose. What is the safe dosage range for this child?

  1. 10 to 15 mg
  2. 22 to 27 mg
  3. 120 to 180 mg
  4. 1.2 to 1.8 mg
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Correct answer: 120 to 180 mg

Multiply the low and high doses by the weight to get the range. 10 times 12 is 120 and 15 times 12 is 180.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Math Calculations: SAFE DOSAGE RANGE. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026