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In pharmaceutics, which of the following is a common consideration when dosing medication based on body weight?
In pharmaceutics, which of the following is a common consideration when dosing medication based on body weight?
- Adjusting the dose based on age
- Considering only the patient's height for dosing
- Using a fixed dose for all patients
- Using mg/kg as the unit for dosing (correct)
When dosing medication based on body weight, why is it important to consider the patient's weight?
When dosing medication based on body weight, why is it important to consider the patient's weight?
- To ensure uniform dosing for all patients
- To minimize the risk of underdosing or overdosing (correct)
- To simplify the dosing process
- To reduce the cost of medication production
What is the rationale behind adjusting medication dose based on body weight?
What is the rationale behind adjusting medication dose based on body weight?
- To achieve optimal drug concentration in the body (correct)
- To minimize the need for frequent dosing
- To simplify prescription guidelines
- To standardize medication administration
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