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a pt as an ordered 790,000 mcl ns iv to be infuse in 444 min by infusion pump. what is the iv flow rate in ml/hr?

calculate the iv flow rate for 653,000 mcl of d5w iv over 5.3hr. infusion set has drop factor of 70 gtt/ml. what is the iv flow rate in gtt/min

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(790.000/1000)ml/(444/60)h=107ml/h

/ 5.3 x 60 = 2.93gtt/min

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.
(790.000/1000)ml/(444/60)h=107ml/h :yeah:

/ 5.3 x 60 = 2.93gtt/min :yeah:

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a doctor orders 200 mg of rocephin to be taken by a 15.4 lb infant every 8 hours. the medication label shows that 75-150mg/kg/day is the appropriate dosage range. is this hcp order within the desired range?

solumedrol 1.5mg/kg is ordered for a child weighing 74.8 lb. solumedrol is available as 125mg/2ml. how many ml must the nurse administer.

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a doctor orders 200 mg of rocephin to be taken by a 15.4 lb infant every 8 hours. the medication label shows that 75-150mg/kg/day is the appropriate dosage range. is this hcp order within the desired range? should be 525mg to 1050mg in a day and doctor order 200 mg every 8 hour ( 200*3=600)

its in the desired range.

solumedrol 1.5mg/kg is ordered for a child weighing 74.8 lb. solumedrol is available as 125mg/2ml. how many ml must the nurse administer.

51mg/12mg*2

=0.816 ml

hope these are right very bad in maths calculation

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

a doctor orders 200 mg of rocephin to be taken by a 15.4 lb infant every 8 hours. the medication label shows that 75-150mg/kg/day is the appropriate dosage range. is this hcp order within the desired range? should be 525mg to 1050mg in a day and doctor order 200 mg every 8 hour ( 200*3=600)

its in the desired range. :yeah:

solumedrol 1.5mg/kg is ordered for a child weighing 74.8 lb. solumedrol is available as 125mg/2ml. how many ml must the nurse administer.

51mg/12mg*2

=0.816 ml =0.86ml :yeah:

hope these are right very bad in maths calculation

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

I'll see to that tomorrow.Have a lovely sunday!

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you 2=)

Thanks for your support!

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ordered lasix 9,000 mg iv push now. available: 0.018 kg in 13 ml. how much will the nurse draw up?

calculate the amount of dextrose in 0.0012 kl d10w.

infuse 0.00011 kl over the next 13.7 hr by infusion pump. what is the iv flow rate in ml/hr?

dilantin 0.012 kg po, is ordered to be given through a ngt. dilantin is available as 19,000,000 mcg / 17 ml. how much would the nurse administer?

infuse 0.00074 kl over the next 11 hr by infusion pump. what is the iv flow rate in ml/hr?

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i remember there are kg/min pediatric questions in the NCLEX.

remember the rounding rules :)

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