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Mollykgkg

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




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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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