Intravenous dantrolene (Dantrium) 2 mg/kg is prescribed for preoperative prophylaxis for a patient with a history of malignant hyperthermia. The patient weighs 132 lb. The nurse administer _____ mg
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
120
132 lb = x kg
2.2 lb ? 132 lb
1 kg x
2.2y = 132
x = 60 kg
2 mg ? x
1 kg 60
x = 120 mg
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