The recommended dose of filgrastim (Neupogen) is 10 mcg/kg/day. It is supplied as 300 mcg/mL. A patient who weighs 132 lb should receive ____________________ mL
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
2
two
10 mcg 1 kg 132 lb 1 mL = 2 mL
1 kg 2.2 lb 300 mcg
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