NCLEX Practice · Dosage Calculations
NCLEX Question: The prescribed dose is 0.05 mg/kg. The patient's weight is…
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The prescribed dose is 0.05 mg/kg. The patient's weight is 60 lbs. How many micrograms should the nurse administer per dose? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)
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