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Question:
The LPN is taking care of a 176-pound patient who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. The doctor has written an order for Lantus® (insulin glargine injection) 100 Units/mL, using weight-based dosing of 0.2 units/kg per day. About what dosing should the patient receive each day?
A
16 units
explanation
To find the answer, you must convert 176 pounds to kilogram.
1 pound = .454 kg, so multiply 176 by .454 to get 79.9 kilograms.
The patient is 79.9 kg, and they should receive 0.2 units for every kilogram they weigh, so 79.9 x 0.2 = 15.98 units, which is closest to the answer of 16 units.
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