The order for the enoxaparin reads: Enoxaparin 70 mg every 12 hours subcut. L.J. is 5 ft, 6 in tall and weighs 156 lb
Is this dose appropriate?
The appropriate dose for enoxaparin is 1 mg/kg. 154 lb = 70 kg.
1 mg/kg × 70 kg = 70 mg; therefore the ordered dose of 70 mg is appropriate for L.J.
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