Kyra, a seven-year-old, F/S mixed-breed dog (107 lb), is presented to the clinic with signs of increased vocalization and urine leaking. She is prescribed DES (diethylstilbestrol) at a dose of 1 mg po SID for three days, followed by maintenance therapy of 1 mg po per week. DES comes in 1 mg and 5 mg tablets. a. How many mg does this dog receive per dose? b. How many mg does this dog receive for the first three days? Choose for the best strength c. How many tablets does this dog receive for the first three days? d. How many mg does this dog receive for three weeks of treatment? e. How many tablets does this dog receive for three weeks of treatmen

Kyra, a seven-year-old, F/S mixed-breed dog (107 lb), is presented to the clinic with signs of increased vocalization and urine leaking. She is prescribed DES (diethylstilbestrol) at a dose of 1 mg po SID for three days, followed by maintenance therapy of 1 mg po per week. DES comes in 1 mg and 5 mg tablets. a. How many mg does this dog receive per dose? b. How many mg does this dog receive for the first three days? Choose for the best strength c. How many tablets does this dog receive for the first three days? d. How many mg does this dog receive for three weeks of treatment? e. How many tablets does this dog receive for three weeks of treatmen

Intro To Health Care

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Chapter7: Structure And Function Of The Human Body

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