A solution of 100 mg in 500 mL is ordered to infuse at 0.9 mcg/kg/min for a patient weighing 74.3 kg. Calculate dosage (in mcg/min) to the nearest tenth and flow rate (in mL/hr) to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?
66.9 mcg/min; 20 mL/hr
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