The doctor orders 2.5 mg/kg of a drug for a child weighing 40.2 lbs. How many mg must you administer?

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2.2lbs = 1kg

40.2 / 2.2 =weight in kg
then mulitply the eight in kg by 2.5 to find the mg to be administered

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