A solution of 100 mg in 500 mL is ordered to infuse at 0.9 mcg/kg/min for a patient weighing 74.3 kg. Calculate dosage (in mcg/min) to the nearest tenth and flow rate (in mL/hr) to the nearest whole number.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is 66.9 mcg/min; 20 mL/hr
0.9 mcg/kg/min × 74.3 kg = 66.87 = 66.9 mcg/min
66.9 mcg/min × 60 min = 4014 mcg/hr
4014 mcg/hr ÷ 1000 mcg/mg = 4.01 = 4 mg/hr 66.9 mcg/min; 20 mL/hr 0.9 mcg/kg/min × 74.3 kg = 66.87 = 66.9 mcg/min 66.9 mcg/min × 60 min = 4014 mcg/hr 4014 mcg/hr ÷ 1000 mcg/mg = 4.01 = 4 mg/hr

A Solution of 100 Mg in 500 ML Is Ordered