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kodithompson

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Find the flow rate for manual regulation: ______________. Ordered: 220 mL D5LR to infuse over 4 h
  using tubing calibrated to 60 gtt/mL.
 
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Question 2

The order is to infuse 90 mcg/kg/min to a patient weighing 81.7 kg. The solution strength is 3 g in 250 mL. Calculate dosage (in mcg/min) to the nearest tenth and flow rate (in mL/hr) to the nearest whole number.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

55 gtt/min

Answer to Question 2

7353 mcg/min; 37 mL/hr



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