Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Nursing Practice Question
A client with a stroke is prescribed alteplase. The prescription is for 0.9 mg/kg. The client weighs 116.82 kg (257 lbs). How many milligrams will the nurse administer? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 105 mg
Rationale: Calculate dose: 0.9 mg/kg × 116.82 kg = 105.138 mg, rounded to 105 mg.