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nautica902

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How is the correct milligram dose of a medication calculated?

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Calculate the kilogram weight of a dog that weighs 38 pounds.



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Answer to Question 1

Convert pound weight to kilogram weight. Kilogram weight multiplied by dose, divided by the concentration of the drug.

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Divide 38 (pound weight) by 2.2 to calculate kilogram weight = 17.27 kilograms. Kilogram weight may be rounded up to 17.5 kg.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


cpetit11

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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