A postsurgical patient weighs 185.0 lb and is prescribed a painkiller that has an administration label reading "Give 5.00 mg/kg of body weight every 4-6 hours” How many milligrams of painkiller should be prescribed every 4 - 6 h?

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A postsurgical patient weighs 185.0 lb and is prescribed a painkiller that has an administration label reading "Give 5.00 mg/kg of body weight every 4-6 hours” How many milligrams of painkiller should be prescribed every 4 - 6 h?
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