A health care provider prescribes nitroprusside (Nipride), 1 mcg/kg/min in a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion for a child in shock. The child weighs 20 kg. The medication is available as nitroprusside 50 mg in 250 ml.
The nurse prepares to calculate the rate. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse set the IV infusion pump to deliver 1 mcg/kg/min? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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Question 2
A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine (Benadryl), 1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus to a child with a mild cutaneous anaphylactic reaction. The child weighs 5 kg. The medication label states:
: Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 ml. The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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