The certified nurse anesthetist suspects a patient is experiencing malignant hyperthermia and will administer dantrolene sodium 3 mg/kg IV. The patient's documented weight is 143 pounds. The nurse will administer _____ mg in the first bolus
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
195
Rationale : 143 pounds/2.2 pounds per kg = 65 kg. 65 kg x 3mg = 195 mg in the first bolus. Additional boluses of up to 10 mg/kg may be indicated.
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