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how many 75.0 mg tablets should someone weight 148.2 Ibs take if the recommended dosage of medication is 4.50 mg per kg body weight ? show work using conversion factors . 1kg = 2.20lbs

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

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Publisher:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres

Chapter1: Matter, Energy, And Measurement

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Problem 1.112P: 1-112 A febrile, pediatric patient weighs 42 pounds. You need to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol)...

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1kg = 2.20lbs

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