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AEWBW

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Patient education for those taking Coumadin should include all of the following except:
 A) Watch for signs of bleeding.
  B) Avoid alcohol and ASA.
  C) Coumadin may cause a reddish-orange discoloration of urine.
  D) Eat plenty of foods high in vitamin K.

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Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
 
  The physician has ordered a medication to be given 8 mg/kg twice daily. The child weighs 36 lb. How much will be given per day?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

256 mg per day


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
No problemo


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