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A patient weighs 165 pounds. He must receive medication in the amount of 40 mg/kg/day. The medication, which is available in capsules of 150 mg, should be taken in 4 equal does each day. Convert 165 lbs to kg (1kg=2.2 lb)
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Alexander
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The weight of the patient in 165 pounds would be 75 kg.
Given that,
Weight of the patient = 165 pounds or lbs
1 kg = 2.2 lb
To find,
The weight of the patient in kg = ?
So,
The weight of the patient in kg = ÷
Thus, 75 kg would be the weight considered to give medication to the patient accordingly.
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