PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 6 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 83
Topic #: 6

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How many grams of fluorouracil will 153 lb patient receive in 5 successive days at a dosage of 12mg/kg/day?

A0.42

B0.84

C4.2

D8.4

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Suggested Answer: C

153 pounds / 2.2 = 70

70 X 12mg = 840 (5 days)

4200mg / 1000 = 4.2 GRAMS

by Jesusita at Mar 15, 2024, 01:08 PM

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Soledad

9 months ago

Looks like the answer is C) 4.2 grams. Let's move on to the next question.

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Paulene

9 months ago

That comes out to 4164 mg, which is equal to 4.2 grams.

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Alesia

9 months ago

So, the total dosage for 5 days would be 12mg/kg/day * 69.4 kg * 5 days.

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Soledad

9 months ago

After conversion, the patient's weight is approximately 69.4 kg.

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Paulene

9 months ago

I think we should convert lbs to kg first.

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Alesia

9 months ago

This question is tricky, I need to calculate the total dosage first.

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Devora

9 months ago

I agree with Mabelle and Marnie, the answer is D) 8.4. It makes sense based on the dosage and patient weight.

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Catarina

9 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) 4.2.

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Marnie

10 months ago

I calculated it too, and I also got D) 8.4.

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Mabelle

11 months ago

I think the answer is D) 8.4.

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