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    Ati Pn Pharmacology 2023 Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 5 mg/kg subcutaneous daily to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The client weighs 152 lb. Available is 120 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe. Calculate the dosage in mL that the nurse should administer. (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    ml

    Explanation & Rationale

    1 lb = 0.453592 kg (conversion factor) Weight in kilograms = 152 lb × 0.453592 kg/lb ≈ 68.946 kg Calculate the total dosage based on the client's weight: Total dosage = 5 mg/kg × 68.946 kg ≈ 344.73mg Determine the volume of enoxaparin solution needed based on the concentration provided: Available concentration: 120 mg/0.8 mL Dosage required: 344.73 mg Using the formula: Volume (mL) = Dosage required (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = 344.73mg / 120 mg/0.8 mL = 2.3ml

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