A male patient weighing 165 pounds is brought to the Emergency Room approximately 6 hours after ingestion of an overdose of acetaminophen. Acetylcysteine IV will be administered according to the following dosing regimen: Total IV dose = 300 mg/kg given over 20 hours, as follows: Loading Dose:150 mg/kg in 250 mL D5W IV given over 15 minutes, followed by: First infusion: 50 mg/kg in 500 mL D5W IV given over 4 hours, followed by: Second infusion: 100 mg/kg in 1 L D5W given over 16 hours. Which of the following represents the correct preparation of the three acetylcysteine IV bags needed for this patient?

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Option A is incorrect because it only covers two of the three infusions needed, and the dosages are incorrect. Option C is also incorrect because it only covers one of the three infusions, and the dosage is incorrect. Option D is incorrect because the total dosage for each infusion is too high, and it does not follow the proper dosing regimen. Option B is the correct answer because it covers all three infusions and the dosages are correct according to the specified dosing regimen.

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