question 69

a pharmacist recommends a dose of 10 mg/kg/day for a patient who weighs 66 lb. what is the correct daily dose in mg?

220 mg
330 mg
300 mg
200 mg

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question 69

a pharmacist recommends a dose of 10 mg/kg/day for a patient who weighs 66 lb. what is the correct daily dose in mg?

220 mg
330 mg
300 mg
200 mg

Accepted Answer

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(A) 220 mg

(B) 330 mg

(C) 300 mg

(D) 200 mg

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Convert body weight to kilograms

Calculate the daily dose in milligrams

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