Pharmacology: Basics for RNs

The overall dose might be based on the body weight of an individual in kilograms (1 kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds). For example, if the normal dose of a medicine is 10 milligrams per kilogram (10 mg/kg), an individual weighing 110 pounds (50 kilograms) would be given 500 mg (10 mg/kg x 50 kg) [41]. ................
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