Solve the problem.
-A patient weighing 160 lb. is to receive 7.7 mg/kg of azithromycin. If each capsule contains 310 mg, Then how many capsule should the patient receive? Round up to the next whole capsule if Necessary.
A) 1 capsules
B) 3 capsules
C) 4 capsules
D) 2 capsules

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First, convert the patient's weight from pounds to kilograms: 160 lb / 2.20462 = 72.57 kg. Then, calculate the total dosage required: 72.57 kg * 7.7 mg/kg = 558.99 mg. Finally, divide the total dosage by the amount per capsule: 558.99 mg / 310 mg/capsule = 1.8 capsules. Since you cannot give a fraction of a capsule, round up to 2 capsules.

Solve the Problem. -A Patient Weighing 160 Lb. Is to Receive 7.7 Mg/kg