Which of the following is the correct epinephrine dosage with an infusion rate of 30 mL/hr and an epinephrine concentration of 1 mg in 250 mL of a solution of 5% dextrose in water?

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2 mcg/min. 1 mg of epinephrine in 250 mL of solution = 0.004 mg/mL.(1 mg / 250 mL) At an infusion rate of 30 mL/hr, 0.12 mg will be infused every hour (0.004 mg/mL x 30 mL/hr). 0.12 mg/hr is equivalent to 0.002 mg/min (0.12 mg/hr x 1 hr / 60 min.). 0.002 mg/min is equivalent to 2 mcg/min (1mg = 1000 mcg).

Which of the Following Is the Correct Epinephrine Dosage with an Infusion