Use the recommended dose (3 mcg/kg/min)to determine the appropriate dose of sodium nitroprusside that would be administered by slow intravenous infusion to a patient who weighs 242 pounds.

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Sodium nitroprusside is a potent vasodilating agent used in hypertensive emergencies. Administered by slow intravenous infusion, the normal dose is approximately 3 mcg per kg per minute. Therefore, the dose for a patient weighing 242 pounds is 330 mcg/kg/min.

Use the Recommended Dose (3 Mcg/kg/min)to Determine the Appropriate Dose