You are a public health nurse working with a patient startin…
You are a public health nurse working with a patient starting TB treatment. The patient weighs 138 lbs. Which is the safe dose of Ethambutol for this patient? Patients 40 to 55 kg: 800 mg orally once a day Patients 56 to 75 kg: 1200 mg orally once a day Patients 76 to 90 kg: 1600 mg orally once a day Patients greater than 90 kg: 1600 mg/day