RN HESI Dosage Calculations II
RN HESI Dosage Calculations II ( 55 Questions)
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Question 20 :
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).
Correct Answer: ["0.5 mL"]
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.