A 175-lb patient is to undergo surgery and will be given an anesthetic intravenously. The safe dosage is 12 mg/kg of body weight. Determine the maximum dose of anesthetic that should be used. ( 1 lb. = 454 g ) [a] mg

A 175-lb patient is to undergo surgery and will be given an anesthetic intravenously. The safe dosage is 12 mg/kg of body weight. Determine the maximum dose of anesthetic that should be used. ( 1 lb. = 454 g ) [a] mg

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