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

question 20

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 eptifibatide 150 mcg/kg, IV, one dose now. The patient weighs 56 kg. _____ mcg

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