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14 January, 14:43

A certain drug dosage calls for 8 mg per kg per day and is divided into two doses (1 every 12 hours). If a person weighs 82 pounds, how many milligrams of the drug should he receive every 12 hours?

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  1. 14 January, 14:59
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    Dosage per kg per day = 8mg

    2 doses = 4mg

    If a person weighs 82 pounds = ? mg

    1kg = 2.205 pounds

    So 82 : 2.205 = 37. 195 kg

    So he should receive 37. 195 mg every 12 hours
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