A 7 mcg/kg/min dosage is ordered for an adult weighing 81.3 kg. The solution available is 400 mg in 250 mL. 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?
569.1 mcg/min; 21 mL/hr
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