Dosage calculation for Minocycline, a medication commonly used to treat various bacterial infections. Learn how to accurately calculate and administer the appropriate dosage.
The nurse in the dermatology clinic evaluates a 14-year-old patient diagnosed with acne vulgaris and notes the following data in the patient’s medical record:
Height: 64 inches
Weight: 110 lbs
New medication: Minocycline extended-release capsules, 1 mg/kg once per day for 12 weeks.
The healthcare provider asks the nurse to administer the patient’s first dose of medication. The nurse has 50 mg extended-release tablets available at the office.
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer to the patient for this dose?
Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Don’t use a trailing zero. Any rounding should be completed at the end of the calculation. The answer must be numeric only. Don’t add any units of measurement.
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