Filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day SUBQ is prescribed for a child with cancer who weighs 88 pounds. The medication is labeled "Filgrastim 300 mcg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer daily to this child? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding required, round to the nearest tenth.)
The Correct Answer is ["0.7"]
Convert weight: 88 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg Dose required: 5 mcg/kg × 40 kg = 200 mcg
Volume to administer: 200 mcg ÷ 300 mcg/mL = 0.67 mL = 0.7 mL
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Correct Answer is ["200"]
Explanation
Total volume: 200 mL
Time for infusion: 1 hour
Infusion rate: 200 mL ÷ 1 hour = 200 mL/hour
Correct Answer is ["83"]
Explanation
Total dose: 20 million units ÷ 10 million units/L = 2 L
Volume per hour: 2 L ÷ 24 hours = 0.083 L/hour = 83 mL/hour
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