Answer :
Final answer:
After converting the patient's weight from pounds to kilograms, the correct dosage of IV Diprivan is calculated to be 7500 mcg/min for a patient weighing 165 pounds. The correct answer is c.
Explanation:
To calculate the appropriate dose of IV Diprivan for a patient weighing 165 pounds, we must first convert the patient's weight to kilograms, knowing that 1 kilogram equals 2.2 pounds. Following the conversion, we can determine the total micrograms per minute of Diprivan the patient should receive based on the physician's order of 100mcg/kg/min.
First, convert the patient's weight to kilograms:
- 165 lb × (1 kg / 2.2 lb) = 75 kg (approximately)
Next, calculate the dosage using the physician's order:
- 100 mcg/min/kg × 75 kg = 7500 mcg/min
The correct answer is c. 7500mcg/min. The patient should receive 7500 micrograms of Diprivan per minute.
