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asan beg · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client weighing 176 lbs is prescribed infliximab (Remicade) intravenously, 5 mg/kg now and again in 2 weeks and 6 weeks. The client will receive a total of _____ mg for the three doses.

Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A client with female-pattern hair loss is prescribed topical minoxidil (Rogaine). What will the nurse instruct the client about this medication?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Apply this medication to the hair two to three times a day for a year.
2. If you stop using this medication, the hair growth will stop.
3. Keep the solution out of the reach of children.
4. Take this medication orally once per day.
5. Have your blood pressure checked every month while using this medication.

fatboyy09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,200
Rationale: The client weighs 80 kg (176 lb divided by 2.2). Each dose is 5 mg 80 kg = 400 mg. Three doses at 400 mg equal 1,200 mg.
Global Rationale: The client weighs 80 kg (176 lb divided by 2.2). Each dose is 5 mg 80 kg = 400 mg. Three doses at 400 mg equal 1,200 mg.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: This medication must be applied to the hair two to three times a day for a year to see an improvement in hair growth.
Rationale 2: Hair regrowth stops when the medication is discontinued.
Rationale 3: This medication is a pregnancy category C and should be kept out of the reach of children.
Rationale 4: This medication is not approved for hair regrowth through the oral route.
Rationale 5: Approximately 2 of the medication is absorbed systemically and does not affect blood pressure.
Global Rationale: This medication must be applied to the hair two to three times a day for a year to see an improvement in hair growth. Hair regrowth stops when the medication is discontinued. This medication is a pregnancy category C and should be kept out of the reach of children. This medication is not approved for hair regrowth through the oral route. Approximately 2 of the medication is absorbed systemically and does not affect blood pressure.