Order: Verapamil HCl 0.075 mg/kg IV push over two min. The label on the vial reads 5 mg/2 mL, and the patient weighs 80 kg. How many mL/min. will you administer?
1. 2.4 mL/min
2. 1.2 mL/min
3. 0.6 mL/min
4. 3 mL/min
2
Global Rationale: 0.075 mg/kg × 80 kg = 6 mg to be administered. 2.4 mL/2 min = 1.2 mL/min.
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