each group will pick a member, and use their weight to calculate the lethal dosage of the opioid for that group member, calculate the lethal dosage of the opioid for a 16 pound baby and calculate the lethal dosage of an over-the-counter painkiller for both the group member and the baby. Provide a comparison of the lethal doses. Group member -180 pounds Opioid- Methadone

each group will pick a member, and use their weight to calculate the lethal dosage of the opioid for that group member, calculate the lethal dosage of the opioid for a 16 pound baby and calculate the lethal dosage of an over-the-counter painkiller for both the group member and the baby. Provide a comparison of the lethal doses. Group member -180 pounds Opioid- Methadone

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter15: Adult And Pediatric Dosages Based On Body Weight

Section: Chapter Questions

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