A 42 YO adult male weighing 142lb, wo is being treated for HSE (herpes simplex enceplhalitis), has been prescribed acyclovir 10mg/kg/dose IV q 8h for 14days. Acyclovir for injection is available in 10 and 20 mL vials containing 50mg/mL. a) How many mg will the patient receive each day? b) How many mg will the patient receive each dose? c) How many mL will the patient receive each dose? d) How many mL will the patient receive each day?

A 42 YO adult male weighing 142lb, wo is being treated for HSE (herpes simplex enceplhalitis), has been prescribed acyclovir 10mg/kg/dose IV q 8h for 14days. Acyclovir for injection is available in 10 and 20 mL vials containing 50mg/mL. a) How many mg will the patient receive each day? b) How many mg will the patient receive each dose? c) How many mL will the patient receive each dose? d) How many mL will the patient receive each day?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter10: Reconstitution Of Powdered Drugs

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.4P

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