The patient is a 55 lb child receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Ordered: Neupogen 100 mcg subcut daily. Refer to the information from the package insert for the dose on hand. If this is a safe dose for this patient, determine amount to administer: ________. If it is not a safe dose, write: not safe. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
0.33 mL
Convert weight to kg:
1 kg : 2.2 lb = x : 55 lb
x = 25 kg
Calculate maximum safe dose: 
D = 125 mcg = maximum recommended safe dose
The ordered dose is less than the maximum safe dose so it is safe to administer.
Calculate amount to administer:
H = 300 mcg; Q = 1 mL; D = 100 mcg 
A = 0.33 mL
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