A child weighing 19.3 kg is to receive 7.5-9 mg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 50 minutes. The supply is labeled 10 mg/5 mL
Calculate the normal dosage ranges to the nearest tenth and the flow rate ranges in gtt/min using a set calibrated to 60 gtt/mL.
Dosage range is 144.8-173.7 mg. Flow rate range is 87-104 gtt/min.
144.8-173.7 mg; 87-104 gtt/min
Dosage range is 144.8-173.7 mg. Flow rate range is 87-104 gtt/min.
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