Give "Drug X" 5.0 mg/kg per day in two divided doses. The patient weighs 45 lb . How many mg should be given per dose?
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Since 1 kg is approximately equal to 2.205 lb, we can calculate the weight in kilograms as follows: 45 lb * (1 kg / 2.205 lb) = 20.41 kg (approximately) Show more…
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