What is the per-kilogram dose used in the calculation described for oxycodone?

• A. 1 mg/kg
• B. 2 mg/kg
• C. 3 mg/kg
• D. 4 mg/kg

Answer: (B)

In pediatric dosing, meds are often given based on weight, using a mg/kg amount to determine the dose per administration. For oxycodone in this calculation, the dose used per kilogram is 2 mg/kg, so you multiply the child’s weight in kilograms by 2 to get the total milligrams to administer each time.

For example, a child weighing 12 kg would receive 24 mg per dose (12 kg × 2 mg/kg). Always check any maximum per-dose or per-day limits and consider age and organ function when applying this calculation. The other numbers would yield doses that are either too small or too large for the scenario described, so the 2 mg/kg figure is the correct basis for the calculation here.