A Patient with a Pseudomonas Species Urinary Infection Will Be

question 11

Short Answer

A patient with a Pseudomonas species urinary infection will be receiving amikacin (Amikin) 5 mg/kg once daily via intravenous infusion. The patient weighs 198 pounds, and the medication is available in an injection solution strength of 250 mg/mL. Identify how many milliliters of medication will be drawn up for this injection. (record answer using one decimal place) _______

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Acquiescence

The act of agreeing or consenting without protest, often with little enthusiasm or conviction.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in external environments.

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A state of balance or stability in which competing forces or influences are equal or in the correct proportions.

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The quality of being consistent, steady, and unchanging over time, often used in psychological assessments of personality or mood.