Round your answer to the nearest whole number. The physician orders a Levophed IV drip at 2.5 mcg/min for hypotension. The medication is supplied in 2 mg/500 mL of D5W. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
38 mL/h
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