What is the MRD in cartridges for 4% prilocaine, 1:200,000 epinephrine for a healthy 150 pound patient?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 11

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The maximum recommended dose (MRD) for prilocaine is 8 mg/kg. For a 150-pound patient (approximately 68 kg), the MRD is 544 mg. Each cartridge of 4% prilocaine contains 72 mg, so 544 mg divided by 72 mg per cartridge equals approximately 7.56, which rounds up to 8 cartridges.

What Is the MRD in Cartridges for 4% Prilocaine, 1:200,000