Medication with strength 125 mg/mL has been ordered at 15 mg/kg. The patient weighs 274 lb....

Medication with strength 125 mg/mL has been ordered at 15 mg/kg. The patient weighs 274 lb. How much should be administered?

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Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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