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123.2 lb = ____________________ kg

37.6° C = ____________________° F

The physician orders testosterone 170 mg IM weekly for hormone replacement. The medication is supplied in 200 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________________

The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? _________________

Your patient is taking minoxidil 30mg daily for hypertension. The drug is supplied in 10mg tablets. How many tablets will you administer per dose?

Sara is an 8-month-old infant who weighs 8 kg. He has been prescribed acetaminophen 100 mg every 4-6 hours PO for a fever. The recommended dosage range for infants is 10-20 mg/kg/dose. Calculate the acceptable dosage range for Declan and determine if the prescribed dose is safe.  In your answer include the safe dose range for Sara and if it is safe or not. 

Nutritionally related skeletal disorders only occur in young animals.

The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg po daily for a patient with hypothyroidism. The medication is supplied in 0.1-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

Mr. Mikal was admitted for treatment of leukemia and receives Deltasone 7.5mg PO three times a day as part of his chemotherapy.  The drug is available in 2.5mg tablets.  How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose?

Mr. Mikal was admitted for treatment of leukemia and receives Deltasone 7.5mg PO three times a day as part of his chemotherapy.  The drug is available in 2.5mg tablets.  How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose?