The patient weighs 88 lb and is receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Ordered: Neupogen 200 mcg IVPB over 30 minutes. Refer to information from the package insert for the dose on hand. If this is a safe dose for this patient, determine the amount to administer: ________. If it is not a safe dose, write: not safe. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
0.67 mL
Convert weight to kg:
1 kg : 2.2 lb = x : 88 lb
x = 40 kg
Calculate maximum safe dose:
D = 200 mcg = maximum recommended safe dose
Calculate amount to administer:
H = 300 mcg; Q = 1 mL; D = 200 mcg 
A = 0.67 mL
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