Question

a nurse is preparing to administer iv acyclovir to a client diagnosed with a herpes simplex viral infection. the health care provider has ordered 5 mg/kg every 8h. the client weighs 60 kg. how much medication will the nurse administer per dose?

Answer 1

The nurse will administer 300 mg of acyclovir per dose. (5 mg/kg x 60 kg = 300 mg)