Question

Penicillin G, an antibiotic, is supplied in 1 mL volumes. Each mL contains 600,000 units of penicillin. This is a dose appropriate for a 150 pound person. What is the approximate number of units administered per kilogram body weight? (Given: 1kg = 2.205 lbs)

Answer 1

Answer:

8820 units/kg

Explanation:

Since 1kg=2.205 lbs then $\frac{150}{2.205}$=68.03 kg.

Then the dose for a 68.03 kg person is 600000 units.

Then $\frac{600000}{68.03}$=8820 is equal to the number of units administered per kilogram body weight.