Question

A cat in end-stage renal disease is receiving epoetin (2000 units/ml). The dose is 100 units/kg. Your patient weighs 5.5 lb. How many units will you deliver?

Answer 1

Answer: 5.5 pounds = about 2.5 kg

Answer 2

Explanation:

5.5 lb = ~ 2.5 kg

2.5 kg * 100 u / kg = 250 u