A loading dose of magnesium sulfate 4 g is ordered for a patient. The concentration available is 4 g/250 mL to be given over 30 minutes. The IV pump rate will be set at _______ mL/h
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
500
Rationale : 4g/30 min = x mL/h. 250mL/30 min = x mL/h. 250 mL/30 min x 2/2 = 500 mL/60 min = 500 mL/h.
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