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Author Question: A patient who weighs 259 lb is prescribed to receive nesiritide (Natrecor) 2 mcg/kg as an ... (Read 89 times)

lunatika

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A patient who weighs 259 lb is prescribed to receive nesiritide (Natrecor) 2 mcg/kg as an intravenous bolus. The drug available is 1.5 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of the drug will you prepare to make the correct dose?
 
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The patient is prescribed potassium (K-Dur) tablets 30 mg orally each morning. You have potassium (K-Dur) in 10 mg tablets. How many tablets will you give for each dose?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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lunatika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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