a) How many mg will the patient receive each day? b) How many mg will the patient receive each dose? c). How many mL will the patient receive each dose?
a) How many mg will the patient receive each day? b) How many mg will the patient receive each dose? c). How many mL will the patient receive each dose?
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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A 53 YO adult male weighing 168lb, who is being treated for VZV encephalitis, has been prescribed acycloivr 10mg/kg/dose IV q 8h for 10 days. Acyclovir for injection is availble in 10 and 20 mL vials containing 50mg/mL.
a) How many mg will the patient receive each day?
b) How many mg will the patient receive each dose?
c). How many mL will the patient receive each dose?
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- A 53 year old adult male weighing 168lb.
- who is being treated for VZV encephalitis, has been prescribed acyclovir 10 Mg/Kg/Dose IV q 8h for 10 days.
- But the Acyclovir for injection is available in 10 and 20 mL vials containing 50 Mg/ML.
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