RN HESI Dosage Calculations II Proctored Exam
Calculation
The healthcare provider prescribes filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneously for a client who weighs 132 pounds and has just completed chemotherapy. The medication is available in 480 mcg/0.8 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Convert client's weight to kilograms: 132 pounds / 2.2 = 60 kg - Calculate the dose of filgrastim in mcg: 5 mcg/kg/day x 60 kg = 300 mcg/day - Calculate the volume of filgrastim in mL: 300 mcg/day / 480 mcg/0.8 mL = 0.5 mL/day - The nurse should administer 0.5 mL of filgrastim subcutaneously.
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