a person is medicated with a drug which has a Vd=0.15L/kg and a recommended dose of 15 mg/kg. this person weights 185lbs and the half life of this medication is 4.1hrs
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- Weight in kg = Weight in lbs / 2.20462 - Weight in kg = 185 lbs / 2.20462 ≈ 83.91 kg Show more…
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