Author Question: An IVPB is infusing at 0.5 mcg/min. The solution concentration is 50 mcg in 100 mL NS. What is the ... (Read 59 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

An IVPB is infusing at 0.5 mcg/min. The solution concentration is 50 mcg in 100 mL NS. What is the pump setting in mL/h? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Find the error in the following order. Lasix 25 mg PO QD 0800

What will be an ideal response?

honnalora · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

60 mL/hr.

Global rationale: mL/hr = 100 mL/50 mcg x 0.5 mcg/1 min x 60 mins/1 hr. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The pump setting is 60 mL/hr.

Answer to Question 2

QD should be written daily..
QD should be daily