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rmenurse

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An infant weighing 7 lbs is to receive 10-15 units/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 45 minutes. The available supply is labeled 12 units/10 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.

Question 2

A child weighing 17 kg is to receive 4-6 mg/kg/dose. Each dose is to infuse over 1 hour. The available supply is labeled 10 mg/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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Answer to Question 1

Dosage range is 32-48 units. Flow rate range is 36-53 gtt/min.
32-48 units; 36-53 gtt/min

Dosage range is 32-48 units. Flow rate range is 36-53 gtt/min.

Answer to Question 2

Dosage range is 68-102 mg. Flow rate range is 14-20 gtt/min.
68-102 mg; 14-20 gtt/min

Dosage range is 68-102 mg. Flow rate range is 14-20 gtt/min.



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