A recommended dose for the administration of a drug is 15 mg/lb/day in three divided doses.How many milligrams of this drug must be administered for one dose to a 90 kg adult? ____ mg
A)613.6
B)990
C)1350
D)450

Question

A recommended dose for the administration of a drug is 15 mg/lb/day in three divided doses.How many milligrams of this drug must be administered for one dose to a 90 kg adult? ____ mg
A)613.6
B)990
C)1350
D)450

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First change pounds to kilograms: 220 divided by 2.2 = 100 kg; 100 kg ´ 22 mg = 2200 mg/day.

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