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Mrs. Garcia (Alfredo’s mother) was hospitalized for symptoms of a ventricular arrhythmia. Before she can be discharged the primary health care provider orders amiodarone to be given orally at a dose of 12.5 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours. Mrs. Garcia weighs 176 lb.
1. What are the steps to determine each dose? Describe them as you do the calculation.
2. Look at the figure 1n question 2 of Activity B. This is the prescription Mrs. Garcia has at home. Will she be able to use these tablets safely? Explain your answer.
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Mrs. Garcia (Alfredo’s mother) was hospitalized for symptoms of a ventricular arrhythmia. Before sh
