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

question 19

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 amphotericin B 1.5 mg/kg/day, IV, once daily for 7 days. The patient weighs 30 kg. _____ mg

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Definitions:

Transcription Rate

The transcription rate refers to the speed at which genetic information is copied from DNA to RNA, affecting gene expression levels.

Enhancer

A short region of DNA that can be bound with proteins (transcription factors) to increase the likelihood that transcription of a particular gene will occur.

Lac Operon

A gene system found in E. coli and other bacteria that regulates the metabolism of lactose, demonstrating gene regulation principles.

Operon's Genes

A group of genes in prokaryotes that function together, controlled by a single regulatory signal or promoter.