Problema Solution

Suppose 0.7mcg of a medication has been ordered. The recommended maximum dosage of the drug is 0.35 mcg, and the minimum dosage is 0.175 mcg. Is the dosage within the allowable limits? Explain your answer using complete sentences.

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The dosage of 0.70mcg is NOT within the allowable limits.

The value of 0.7mcg (micro-gram) is greater than the maximum recommended dosage of 0.35mcg. In fact, the dosage is twice the recommended dosage amount as shown below.

(2)(0.35mcg) = 0.70mcg

The dosage (0.70mcg) is also four (4) times the minimum recommended dosage of 0.175mcg.