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HESI Dosage Calculation Dose is 0.5 mg x kg Child’s weight is in pounds, so we have to convert it to kg 1 Kg = 2.2 pounds (lb) X kg = 42 lb X = 42*1/2.2 = 19 kg So the dose is 0.5 mg x 19 kg = 9.5 mg ---------------- that’s the 1st part to get into the final part of the question which is how many ml should be administered? In other words, to get 9.5 mg delivered, how many mL should be given? The key answer is how much solution, ampule, syrup …. you have (in other...