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Round down this calculation to Ofe ucci piacer ). Order: Uniphyl (theophylline) 5 mg/kg po loading dose stat. The strength of the Uniphyl is 400 mg per tablet. How many tablets of this bronchodi- lator would you administer to a patient who weighs 76 kg?

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Answer:1 tabletStep-by-step explanation:Data provided in the question:The dose of the Uniphyl = 5 mg/kgStrength of the Uniphyl = 400 mg per tabletWeight of the patient = 76 kgNow, The recommended dose for the patient             = Dose of the Uniphyl × weight of the patient= 5 mg/kg × 76 kg= 380 mgTherefore, The number of tablets to be administered to the patient = [tex]\frac{\textup{Recommended dose for the patient}}{\textup{Strength of the Uniphyl}}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{\textup{380}}{\textup{400}}[/tex] = 0.95 ≈ 1 tabletHence,The number of tablets to be administered to the patient is 1