Question

A client who weighs 159 pounds is receiving ganciclovir (cytovene) iv. the practical nurse (pn) refers to the published drug literature which recommends the dose of 5 mg/kg/dose. what dose in mg should the practical nurse (pn) determine is the recommended dose for this client? (enter the numerical value only. ifrounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

Answer 1

The recommended dose of ganciclovir for a client weighing 159 pounds is 360 mg.

Step-by-step explanation:

The recommended dose of ganciclovir (Cytovene) for this client can be determined using the weight-based formula provided, which is 5 mg/kg/dose. First, we need to convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms. 1 pound is approximately 0.45 kilograms, so the client's weight in kilograms is (159 pounds * 0.45 kg/pound) = 71.55 kg, rounded to 72 kg. Next, we calculate the recommended dose by multiplying the client's weight by the dose per kilogram: (72 kg * 5 mg/kg) = 360 mg.