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108. The initial dose of a drug is 0.25 mg/kg of body weight. How many milligrams should be prescribed for a person weighing 154 lb.? Wont solution Please ​
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108. The initial dose of a drug is 0.25 mg/kg of body weight. How many milligrams should be prescribed for a person weighing 154 lb.? Wont solution Please ​

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17.25 mg

Step-by-step explanation:

1 lb = 0.45 kg

=> 154 lb = 154 x 0.45 = 69.3 kg or 69 kg

The initial dose is 0.25 x 69 = 17.25 mg

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