Justin is taking an anti-inflammatory drug and the instructions say that the patient must receive 7 mg for each 12 kg of body weight. If Justin weighs 209 lb, what dosage should he receive?
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Justin is taking an anti-inflammatory drug and the instructions say that the patient must receive
mg for each
kg of body weight. If Justin weighs
lb, what dosage should he receive?
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