Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To calculate the dose of filgrastim for the client, first convert the weight from pounds to kilograms. 143 lb / 2.2 = 65 kg. Then, multiply the weight in kg by the dosage of 5 mcg/kg/day. 65 kg * 5 mcg/kg/day = 325 mcg/day. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 325 mcg/day. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately calculate the dose based on the client's weight and the prescribed dosage.