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Question 1

Dopamine is ordered at 5 mcg/kg/min. The bag is labeled: "Dopamine 400 mg/250 ml" and the client's weight is 63 kg. Calculate the IV flow rate in mL/hr.

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Question 2

A client in ICU weighing 157 lbs requires continuous heparin. The order is for 15 units/kg/hr. On hand is 25,000 units heparin in 500 mL D5W. Calculate the IV flow rate in mL/hr.

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Question 3

Example Scenario: A patient is ordered IV Lasix 40 mg twice daily. You have on hand a vial labeled 100 mg/10 mL. How many mL will you administer per dose?

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