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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2022-08-14

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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Madilyn Dunn

Madilyn Dunn

Beginner2022-08-15Added 16 answers

Given
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 = 165 2.2 = 75   K g
Thus, 75 kg would be the weight considered to give medication to the patient accordingly.

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