Question

weight based medication calculation the maximum dose for an antidepressant medication is 1 mg/kg/day. what is the maximum dose that a client can have daily if they weigh 176 lbs.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert pounds to kilograms

1 pound = 0.453592 kg, so 176 lbs = 176×0.453592 kg.
$176\times0.453592 = 79.832192$ kg

Step2: Calculate the maximum dose

The maximum dose is 1 mg/kg/day. Multiply the weight in kg by the dose per kg.
$79.832192\times1=79.832192\approx80$ mg

Answer:

80 mg