Question

Question 2

6.5 p
The normal dosage for azinthromycin, an antibiotic, is 3.3 mg/kg. What
is the proper dose for a 150.1 lb patient? (Given: 1kg = 2.2 lbs.)
1089 mg
225.2 mg
20.67 mg
495.1 mg​

Answer 1

Answer: b) 225.2 mg

Explanation:

Convert 1 kg to 2.2 lbs.

`(3.3\ mg)/(1\ kg)* (1\ kg)/(2.2\ lbs)* 150.1\ lbs\quad =(3.3(150.1)\ mg)/(2.2)\quad =(495.33\ mg)/(2.2)\\\\\\=\large\boxed{225.15\ mg}`