Question

The adult dose of Nimesulide is 100mg. What is the dose for a child weighing 12Lbs as per Clark’s formula?

• A. 8mg
• B. 16mg
• C. 10mg
• D. 50mg

Hint:

When calculating pediatric doses, Clark’s formula helps to adjust the adult dose according to the child’s weight, ensuring safe and appropriate medication.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand Clark’s formula.
Clark’s formula is used to calculate the pediatric dose based on the child’s weight. The formula is: \[ \text{Child's Dose} = \frac{\text{Weight of child (lbs)}}{150} \times \text{Adult Dose} \] Step 2: Apply Clark’s formula.
The adult dose is 100mg, and the child's weight is 12Lbs. Plugging these values into the formula: \[ \text{Child's Dose} = \frac{12}{150} \times 100 = 8 \, \text{mg} \] Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct dose for a child weighing 12Lbs is 8mg. Thus, the correct answer is (1) 8mg.