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Hey,
I did it dimentinal analysis also. (its the only way I know how to) and I got 1.2mcg/kg/min as well.
9ml/1 hour
200mg/250ml
1person/100kg
1hour/60mins
1000mcg/1mg
everything crosses out except mcg/kg/min
(tried to post it the way i actually would on paper but it kept messing up, so I hope this makes sense to you.
Hope this helps.
Michele
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Hellllppppp. Hi everyone I really need help with this dosage calculation. I have been trying to work this problem and don't know where to begin. My calculations test is tomorrow. Please help.
A 100 kg patient is receiving Dopamine @ 9ml/hr. The Dopamine that is hanging is 200 mg in 250 ml. What dose of Dopamine (mcg/kg-min) is the patient receiving?
This was a practice question that my instructor gave us, but she didn't give an answer, so I don't know if I am working the problem right or not.