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Lobcity

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An IVPB is infusing at 100 mL/h. The strength of the solution in the bag is 0.5 mg/mL. What is the dosage rate in mg/h?
 
  1. 300 mg/h
  2. 50 mg/h
  3. 200 mg/h
  4. 120 mg/h

Question 2

Order: Nitroglycerine 50 mg in 250 mL normal saline, infuse at 10 mcg/minute. Calculate the rate in mL/h.
 
  1. 3 mL/h
  2. 2 mL/h
  3. 0.5 mL/h
  4. 20 mL/h



katheyjon

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Answer to Question 1

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Global Rationale: 100 mL/h  0.5 mg/mL = 50 mg/h.

Answer to Question 2

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Global Rationale: 10 mcg/min  60 min/h  mg/1000 mcg  250 mL/50 mg = 3 mL/h.



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