The health care provider has prescribed azathioprine (Imuran) 1 mg/kg/day PO for a child with juvenile arthritis. The child weighs 77 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the daily dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number.
_______
ANS:
35
The correct calculation is:
77 lb/2.2 kg = 35 kg
Dose of Imuran is 1 mg/kg/day
1 mg ? 35 = 35 mg for the daily dose
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