RN HESI Dosage Calculations II Proctored Exam
Calculation
Filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous is prescribed for a child with cancer who weighs 88 pounds. The medication is labeled 300 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer daily to this child? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding required, round to the nearest tenth.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
- Convert pounds to kilograms: 88 / 2.2 = 40 kg - Calculate the daily dose in mcg: 5 x 40 = 200 mcg - Calculate the volume in mL: 200 / 300 = 0.67 mL - Answer: 0.7 mL
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