A patient requires a medication dosage of 0.6 mg/kg. For a patient weighing 80 kg, what is the required dosage?

To determine the required dosage for a patient weighing 80 kg, we start by using the given dosage calculation, which is 0.6 mg per kilogram of body weight. This means for each kilogram the patient weighs, they need 0.6 mg of the medication.

To find the total required dosage, you multiply the patient's weight by the dosage per kilogram:

[ 0.6 , \text{mg/kg} \times 80 , \text{kg} = 48 , \text{mg} ]

This multiplication gives you the total dosage required for the patient. Therefore, for a patient weighing 80 kg, the correct dosage they need is indeed 48 mg.

Understanding this calculation is crucial for safely administering medications, as dosages often vary based on a patient’s weight. Knowing how to apply a dose per weight measurement allows healthcare professionals to provide appropriate and tailored treatments.