A recommended dose for the administration of a drug is 22 mg/kg/day.How many milligrams of this drug must be administered per day to a 220 lb adult? ____ mg
A)2200
B)10
C)4840
D)10648

Name: A recommended dose for the administration of a drug is 22 mg/kg/day.How many milligrams of this drug must be administered per day to a 220 lb adult? ____ mg A)2200 B)10 C)4840 D)10648
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A recommended dose for the administration of a drug is 22 mg/kg/day.How many milligrams of this drug must be administered per day to a 220 lb adult? ____ mg
A)2200
B)10
C)4840
D)10648

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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