A client is to receive a 7.5-mg/kg dose of a drug

The client weighs 155 lb. The client would receive ___________ mg per dose.


Ans: 528.4 mg
Feedback:
First, the client's weight needs to be converted to kilograms. 155 lb × 1 kg/2.2 lb = 70.5 kg. Then the drug dosage is calculated as follows: 70.5 kg × 7.5 mg/kg = 528.4 mg.

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