Dopamine is ordered to be administered IV at the initial rate of 5 mcg/kg/min, and may increase by 1 mcg/kg/min to a maximum of 10 mg/kg/min. The solution is mixed 400 mg Dopamine in 250 mL normal saline. The client weighs 50 kilograms
The initial flow rate is ______ mL/h. Standard Text: Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
9
Rationale : 50 kg × 5 = 250 mcg/min. 250/mcg/min × 60 min/h × 1 mg/1000 mcg × 250 mL/400 g = 9 mL/h.
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