A patient weighs 146 pounds and is to receive a drug at a dosage of 45.0 mg per kg of body weight.The drug is supplied as a solution that contains 25.0 mg of drug per mL of solution.What volume of the drug should the patient receive? [1 pound = 454 g]

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First, convert the patient's weight to kilograms: 146 pounds * (1 kg / 2.20462 pounds) ≈ 66.22 kg. Then, calculate the total dosage needed: 66.22 kg * 45.0 mg/kg = 2979.9 mg. Finally, find the volume of solution required: 2979.9 mg / (25.0 mg/mL) = 119.196 mL, which rounds to 119 mL.

A Patient Weighs 146 Pounds and Is to Receive a Drug