Answer:
Explanation:
Daily dosage of medicine for every 20 pounds of body weight = 70 mg
Daily dosage of medicine for every 1 pound of body weight = 70/20 mg
Daily dosage of medicine for every 1 pound of body weight = 3.5 mg
Daily dosage of medicine for every 175 pounds of body weight = 175 x 3.5
Daily dosage of medicine for every 175 pounds of body weight = 612.5 mg
Therefore, the daily dose for a man who weighs 175 pounds is 612.5 mg
If the man is to receive 900 mg in 8 hours
Dosage he will receive in 1 hour = 900/8
Dosage he will receivw in 1 hour = 112.5 mg
Dosage he will receive in 24 hours = 112.5 x 24
Dosage he will receive in 24 hours = 2700 mg
This means the man will take 2700 mg instead of the normal 612.5 mg. He is receiving the wrong dosage
