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karen

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A child weighing 26.7 lbs is to receive 2-3 mg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 20 minutes. The supply is labeled 3 mg/4 mL.
 
  Calculate the normal dosage ranges to the nearest tenth and the flow rate ranges in gtt/min using a set calibrated to 60 gtt/mL.

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A child weighing 20.4 kg is to receive a 0.3-0.5 mcg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 30 minutes. The supply is labeled 2 mcg/2 mL.
 
  Calculate the normal dosage ranges to the nearest tenth and the flow rate ranges in gtt/min using a set calibrated to 60 gtt/mL.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Dosage range is 24.2-36.3 mg. Flow rate range is 97-145 gtt/min.
24.2-36.3 mg; 97-145 gtt/min

Dosage range is 24.2-36.3 mg. Flow rate range is 97-145 gtt/min.

Answer to Question 2

Dosage range is 6.1-10.2 mcg. Flow rate range is 12-20 gtt/min.
6.1-10.2 mcg; 12-20 gtt/min

Dosage range is 6.1-10.2 mcg. Flow rate range is 12-20 gtt/min.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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