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    Nur 215 Test 3 Summer Proctored Exam (2025)

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    A 54 year old client is admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. The patient weighs 95kg. The healthcare provider orders theophylline IV per protocol: Loading dose 6 mg/kg. The pharmacy sends you 250 mg/10 ml of theophylline. Calculate the ml for the loading dose of theophylline.

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    Calculation: Calculate the total dose in milligrams (mg) for the client's weight. Total dose (mg) = Patient weight (kg) x Ordered dose (mg/kg) = 95 kg x 6 mg/kg = 570 mg. Available concentration = 250 mg / 10 mL = 25 mg/mL. Calculate the volume to administer in milliliters (mL). Volume to administer (mL) = Total dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg/mL) = 570 mg / 25 mg/mL = 22.8 mL.
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