Order: Titrate Levophed 2-12 mcg/min Available: Levophed 4 mg in 500 mL D5W The IV is infusing at 30 mL/hr. What is the dosage infusing at this flow rate? _______________
a. 4 mcg/hr
b. 30 mcg/min
c. 4 mcg/min
d. 240 mcg/min
ANS: C
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