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iveyjurea

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A nurse is preparing to give an infusion of acetaminophen (Ofirmev). The pharmacy delivers a bag containing 50 mL of normal saline and the Ofirmev. At what rate does the nurse set the IV pump to deliver this dose? (Record your answer using a whole number.
 
  ANS: ____ mL/hr

Question 2

A client is to receive 4 mg morphine sulfate IV push. The pharmacy delivers 5 mg in a 2-mL vial. How much should the nurse administer for one dose? (Record your answer using a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.) ____ mL
 
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DHRUVSHAH

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

200 mL/hr
Intravenous acetaminophen (Ofirmev) is approved for treatment of pain and fever in adults and children ages 2 years and older and is given by a 15-minute infusion. To deliver 50 mL in 15 minutes, set the IV pump for 200 mL/hr. To run 50 mL in 60 minutes, the pump would be set for 50 mL/hr. To run this volume in one quarter of the time, divide by 4: 200  4 = 50.

Answer to Question 2

1.6 mL
5x = 8 mL
x = 1.6 mL


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