A woman weighs 124.7 lb and is prescribed Ibuprofen (20.000mg/kg by mouth), every 4 hours for pain post surgery while in the hospital. How many mg of the ibuprofen will she have taken in a single dose?

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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A woman weighs 124.7 lb and is prescribed Ibuprofen (20.000mg/kg by mouth), every 4 hours for pain post surgery while in the hospital. How many mg of the ibuprofen will she have taken in a single dose?

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Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID) and is used to relieve pain, inflammation, migranes, rhematoid arthritis, fever, etc. It blocks the production and the release of prostaglandins(substances released in response to injury and cause pain) by blocking the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase(COX). The other common trade names include Advil, Motrin, Nurofen, etc.

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