The doctor orders a single dose of 20 mg/kg of amoxicillin oral suspension for a toddler who weighs 25 lbs. [1 kg = 2.205 lbs.]
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The toddler weighs 25 lbs. Use the conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.205 lbs. Weight in kg = Weight in lbs / Conversion factor Weight in kg = 25 lbs / 2.205 lbs/kg ≈ 11.34 kg Show more…
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