Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer darbepoetin 0.45 mcg/kg subcutaneous once weekly to a client who weighs 198 lb. The amount available is Darbepoetin 300 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
0.1 mL
Rationale
Weight: 198 lb ├À 2.2 = 89.82 kg. Dose: 0.45 mcg/kg ├ù 89.82 kg = 40.41 mcg. Volume: 40.41 mcg ├À 300 mcg/mL = 0.1347 mL, rounded to 0.1 mL.