A patient with esophageal varices received octreotide (Sandostatin) 100 microgram intravenous bolus, and the nurse prepares to start a continuous infusion of the medication. The drug is diluted 500 micrograms in 250 mL of 0.9% normal saline to be administered at 50 mcg/hour. How many milliliters per hour should the intravenous infusion pump be set to in order to deliver the correct dose?

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1. The rate of 25 L/hr may be correctly calculated by using this formula: Dose divided by concentration equals rate. The dose is 50 mcg/hour divided by the concentration (500 mcg / 250 mL). This is 50 divided by 2 = 25 mL/hour.
2. The rate of 25 L/hr may be correctly calculated by using this formula: Dose divided by concentration equals rate. The dose is 50 mcg/hour divided by the concentration (500 mcg / 250 mL). This is 50 divided by 2 = 25 mL/hour.
3. The rate of 25 L/hr may be correctly calculated by using this formula: Dose divided by concentration equals rate. The dose is 50 mcg/hour divided by the concentration (500 mcg / 250 mL). This is 50 divided by 2 = 25 mL/hour.
4. The rate of 25 L/hr may be correctly calculated by using this formula: Dose divided by concentration equals rate. The dose is 50 mcg/hour divided by the concentration (500 mcg / 250 mL). This is 50 divided by 2 = 25 mL/hour.

A Patient with Esophageal Varices Received Octreotide (Sandostatin) 100 Microgram