The safe dosage range for acetazolamide (Diamox) is 8–30 mg/kg daily in four equally divided dosages. The client weighs 93 kg. How many mg may you safely administer?
1. 744–2790 mg
2. 2976–11,160 mg
3. 74.4–279 mg
4. 186–697.5 mg
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Global Rationale: 8 × 93 = 744; 30 × 93 = 2790 yielding safe daily range of 744–2790; in four equally divided doses 744 ÷4 = 186; 2790 ÷ 4 = 697.5 yielding safe range for each dose of 186–697.5 mg.
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