Essay
Directions: Calculate the IV medication and infusion rates.Use a calculator for safe dose range calculations,multiplication,and long division as desired.Verify results using DE-style equations where requested.If the order is unsafe,do not proceed with the math.Label answers.
Ordered: dopamine infusion at 3 mcg per kg per min,for a patient in shock.
Available: dopamine 200 mg per 250 mL D5W.
Patient's weight: 60 kg
A)Information requested: Micrograms per hour ordered Calculator result:
B)Information requested: Milligrams per hour ordered Calculator result: Milliliters per hour to be administered on infusion pump
C)DA equation:
D)Evaluation:
Correct Answer:

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a.10,800 mcg per hr (3 * 60 * 60)
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