Author Question: A client is to receive a 7.5-mg/kg dose of a drug. The client weighs 155 lb. The client would ... (Read 34 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is to receive a 7.5-mg/kg dose of a drug.

The client weighs 155 lb. The client would receive ___________ mg per dose.

Question 2

When administering parenteral drugs, which of the following routes would the nurse use? Select all that apply.

A) Subcutaneous
B) Intramuscular
C) Intradural
D) Intravenous
E) Intradermal

ryhom · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: 528.4 mg
Feedback:
First, the client's weight needs to be converted to kilograms. 155 lb 1 kg/2.2 lb = 70.5 kg. Then the drug dosage is calculated as follows: 70.5 kg 7.5 mg/kg = 528.4 mg.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
A nurse can administer parenteral drugs via subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal, and, in some instances, intra-arterial routes by means of a catheter placed by a physician in an artery. The primary health care provider can administer a drug via the intradural route.