28. In treating Crohn's disease, the recommended dose of the monoclonal antibody adalimumab (HUMIRA) is 160 mg as the first dose, a second dose of 80 mg 2 weeks later, then a third dose of 40 mg 2 weeks after the second dose, and followed by a maintenance dose of 40 mg every 2 weeks. How many prefilled syringes, each containing adalimumab, 40 mg/0.8 mL, would be required for the initial 2 months of treatment?

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28. In treating Crohn's disease, the recommended dose of the monoclonal antibody
adalimumab (HUMIRA) is 160 mg as the first dose, a second dose of 80 mg
2 weeks later, then a third dose of 40 mg 2 weeks after the second dose, and
followed by a maintenance dose of 40 mg every 2 weeks. How many prefilled
syringes, each containing adalimumab, 40 mg/0.8 mL, would be required for the
initial 2 months of treatment?
Transcribed Image Text:28. In treating Crohn's disease, the recommended dose of the monoclonal antibody adalimumab (HUMIRA) is 160 mg as the first dose, a second dose of 80 mg 2 weeks later, then a third dose of 40 mg 2 weeks after the second dose, and followed by a maintenance dose of 40 mg every 2 weeks. How many prefilled syringes, each containing adalimumab, 40 mg/0.8 mL, would be required for the initial 2 months of treatment?
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