A patient diagnosed with Paget's disease has been prescribed the bisphosphonate medication pamidronate 90 mg over 3 days. Medication instructions state to mix 30 mg of the drug in 500 mL NS and administer over 4 hours
This administration should be repeated for 3 days for a total of 90 mg of drug. The nurse should run this infusion at an IV rate of ________ mL/hr. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
125
Rationale : Pamidronate (Aredia), which inhibits bone resorption, is among the primary treatments for severe Paget's disease. Pamidronate is given as an intravenous infusion for 3 successive days. 500 mL/4 hours = 125 mL/hour
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