A patient with anemia of chronic disease is prescribed erythropoietin (Epogen) 50 units per kilogram three times a week. The patient weighs 188 pounds
The home health nurse would be certain that at least _____ units of Epogen are available for this week's doses. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
12,825
Rationale : The patient weighs 85.5 kg (188/2.2).
85.5 x 50 units x 3 doses = 12,825
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