A patient is to receive filgrastim (Neupogen) 5 mcg/kg/day. The patient weighs 198 pounds. How many micrograms of medication will this patient receive each day?

Name: A patient is to receive filgrastim (Neupogen) 5 mcg/kg/day. The patient weighs 198 pounds. How many micrograms of medication will this patient receive each day?
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The Answer is 450 mcg
Convert pounds to kilograms: 198 ¸ 2.2 = 90 kg
Calculate mcg/day for this patient: 5 mcg/kg/day × 90 kg = 450 mcg/day

A Patient Is to Receive Filgrastim (Neupogen) 5 Mcg/kg/day