Methylprednisolone 160 mg po per day for 1 week, followed by 64 mg po every other day for one month. What is the total dosage this client will receive?
A. 2000 mg
B. 2080 mg
C. 1120 mg
D. 960 mg
(160 mg x 7 days) + (64 mg x15 days) = 1120 mg + 960 mg =
B. 2080 mg
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