The health care provider has prescribed leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot) 0.2 mg/kg IM every 4 weeks for a child with precocious puberty. The child weighs 55 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number.
_________
ANS:
5
The correct calculation is:
55 lb/2.2 kg = 25 kg
Dose of Lupron Depot is 0.2 mg/kg
0.2 mg ? 25 = 5 mg
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