The order is to infuse 90 mcg/kg/min to a patient weighing 81.7 kg. The solution strength is 3 g 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?
7353 mcg/min; 37 mL/hr
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