A medication order calls for 15 mg per 5 kg of body weight to a pediatric patient who weighs 44 lb. If the medication is available in .5 gr tablets, how many tablets should you give?

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A medication order calls for 15 mg per 5 kg of body weight to a pediatric patient who weighs 44 lb. If the medication is available in .5 gr tablets, how many tablets should you give?
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