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Author Question: A client weighing 165 lbs. is prescribed aminophylline (Paladron) 0.8 mg/kg/hour. The medication is ... (Read 82 times)

yoroshambo

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A client weighing 165 lbs. is prescribed aminophylline (Paladron) 0.8 mg/kg/hour. The medication is prepared as 2 mg/mL. What is the flow rate in mL/hr for this client?
 
  1. 7.5 mL/h
  2. 15 mL/h
  3. 22 mL/h
  4. 30 mL/h

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kristenb95

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

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Rationale 1: mL/hr = 1 mL/2 mg x 0.8 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 165 lbs/1 hour. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The client will receive 30 mL/hr.

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yoroshambo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

debra928

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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