Aintramuscular medication is given at 5.00mg/kg of body weight. what is the dose in grams for a 180-lb patient?

0.408 grams is to given for 180 lb patient.

Explanation:

Given : A intramuscular medication is given at 5.00 mg/kg of body weight.

That is for a body with weight of 1 kg , we have to give 5.00 mg of medication

Converting the mass in kg to pounds

1 kg = 2.20462 lb

Thus for a body with weight of 2.20462 lb , we have to give= 5.00 mg of medication

For body weight of 180 lb ,  we have to give = of medication

Also 1 mg = 0.001 grams

Thus

Thus for a body with weight of 2.20462 lb , we have to give 0.408 grams of medication.

hope this !

explanation: