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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. Learn mo