Calculate the Amount of Medication (Mcg or Mg) to Be

question 17

Short Answer

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders lepirudin 0.4 mg/kg, IV, one dose only. The patient weighs 78 kg. _____ mg

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