Calculate the Following Dosages Based on Kilogram of Body Weight

question 4

Multiple Choice

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
-The "average" adult dose of medication is based upon the age of a patient who is:

• A) 12-50 years old
• B) 20-60 years old
• C) 18-75 years old
• D) 21-100 years old

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Definitions:

Intermolecular Dehydration

A chemical reaction where water is removed from between two molecules, often leading to the formation of a larger molecule.

Hexan-1-ol

An organic alcohol with a six-carbon chain, where the hydroxyl (-OH) group is attached to the first carbon, commonly used in perfumes and flavorings.

Di-n-Hexyl Ether

An organic compound formed by the dehydration of hexanol, resulting in an ether linkage between two hexyl groups.

Di-n-Pentyl Ether

An organic compound formed by the dehydration between two pentanol molecules, resulting in an ether linkage.