Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated. A client weighing 80 kg has an order for Intropin to infuse at 8 mcg/kg/min. The solution available is 800 mg Intropin in 500 mL D5W
a. mcg/min: _____
b. mL/hr: _____
ANS:
a. 640
b. 24
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