The patient weighs 145 pounds. The doctor orders 8 mg/kg. of Rifampin. How many mg will the nurse give?
Weight of patient is 145 pounds
1 kg = 2.2 pounds approximately
145 pounds = 145 / 2.2 kg
that is 65.9 kg
Dosage of rifampin prescribed is 8 mg / kg
for 65.9 kg it is 65.9 * 8 = 527.2 mg
The nurse should give 527.2 mg
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