Use the moderate-dose range of 2-10 mcg/kg/min to determine the appropriate dose range of dopamine that would result in increased cardiac output for a patient who weighs 176 pounds.
A. 9.6-48 mg/hr
B. 19.2-96 mg/hr
C. 2.4-12 mg/hr
D. None of these are correct.
Answer: A
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