Order: Eptifibatide (Integrilin)180 mcg/kg IV stat. The manufacturer recommends adding 0.7 mL of sterile water for injection to each 0.75 mg vial, yielding 0.75 mg/mL. The client weighs 185 pounds. How many milliliters will you administer?
1. 44.4 mL
2. 11.4 mL
3. 20.2 mL
4. 202.8 mL
3
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