Pharmacy Council Exam question no 1

The dose of a drug is 5mg /kg body weight. how much of the drug is required for a boy of 12 year who weighs 21kg
a. 1.5mg
b. 2.0mg
c. 2.5mg

d. 3mg
Use youngs formula : Adult Dose X (Age ÷ (Age+12)) = Child's Dose
 ans:- 2.5

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