An adult needs 2 mg per kg per day, divided into three equal doses. Each dose for a 60 kg adult is how many mg?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 40 mg
- Step 1: Daily dose: 60 x 2 = 120 mg. Step 2. Divided by three: 40 mg. Answer: 40 mg. Why not the others: 120 mg is the daily dose and the others misuse the numbers.
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