Answered

At Westonci.ca, we connect you with experts who provide detailed answers to your most pressing questions. Start exploring now! Discover solutions to your questions from experienced professionals across multiple fields on our comprehensive Q&A platform. Join our platform to connect with experts ready to provide precise answers to your questions in different areas.

A patient weighs 93 pounds (lb). Meperidine hydrochloride is ordered for pain at a dosage of 6 milligrams (mg) per kilogram of body weight in a 24-hour period. Meperidine hydrochloride is available in injection form with 50 mg per mL. How many mL (to the nearest mL) of meperidine hydrochloride would the patient be able to receive in a 24- hour period?

Sagot :

AL2006

2.205 pounds is the weight of 1 kilogram of mass.

93 pounds is the weight of (93/2.205) .

6 mg per kilogram ==> (6) x (93/2.205) mg

50mg/mL ==> (6 x 93) / (2.205 x 50) = 5.062 mL in a 24-hour period .

                                              Rounded to  5  mL .


Thanks for using our service. We aim to provide the most accurate answers for all your queries. Visit us again for more insights. We hope this was helpful. Please come back whenever you need more information or answers to your queries. Keep exploring Westonci.ca for more insightful answers to your questions. We're here to help.