Question

The dosage for a certain drug calls for 20mg per kg per day and is divided into two doses(1every 12 hours) if a person weighs 197 pounds how much of the drug should be given each dose

Answer 1

893.42

Explanation:

1kg=2.205pounds

so 20mg is for 2.205pounds

therefore for 197pounds will be 1784.84mg

but the dose is once every 12hrs meaning twice a day so divide 1784.84/2 to get the pounds