How do you calculate the administration of a specific amount of drug via infusion, based on weight?
A) Dose ordered × total volume of bag used × drip factor of IV tubing × weight in kg/total amount of drug dissolved within the bag
B) Dose ordered × total volume of bag used × drip factor of IV tubing/total amount of drug dissolved within the bag
C) Dose ordered × total volume of the drug container/total amount of drug dissolved within the fluid
D) Dose ordered × total volume of the drug container × weight in kg/total amount of drug dissolved within the fluid

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The correct formula for calculating drug administration via infusion based on weight involves multiplying the dose ordered by the total volume of the bag used, the drip factor of the IV tubing, and the patient's weight in kg, then dividing by the total amount of drug dissolved within the bag.

How Do You Calculate the Administration of a Specific Amount