A nurse has received an order for the growth hormone somatropin to be given to a 14-year-old boy. The correct weekly dose for a 110 pound boy is:
1. 20 mg.
2. 10 mg.
3. 15 mg.
4. 25 mg.
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1. The dose is too high.
2. The dose is too low.
3. 0.3 mg/kg/week is the recommendation. 15 mg per week is appropriate.
4. The dose is too high.
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