Chapter 1, Problem 1.102CP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether medicine in the form of pills or the intravenous injection gives $40\text{ kg }$ individual a larger dose is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The conversion factor to convert $\text{ g}$ to $\text{mg}$ is as follows:

  $1\text{ g}={\text{10}}^3\text{ mg}$

The conversion factor to convert $\text{kg}$ to $\text{g}$ is as follows:

  $1\text{}\text{kg}={\text{ 10}}^3\text{ g}$

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether medicine in the form of oral pills or the intravenous injection gives a $\text{100 kg }$ individual a larger dose is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The conversion factor to convert $\text{ g}$ to $\text{mg}$ is as follows:

  $1\text{ g}={\text{10}}^3\text{ mg}$

The conversion factor to convert $\text{kg}$ to $\text{g}$ is as follows:

  $1\text{}\text{kg}={\text{ 10}}^3\text{ g}$