Tag: acne treatment

  • Dosage calculation: Minocycline

    Dosage calculation: Minocycline

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    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…