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NguyenJ

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The physician orders an IV of 40 mEq of potassium chloride in 500 mL 0.9 NS to infuse over 4 hours. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. _______________
 
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Question 2

A patient with GERD has Reglan 5 mg every 6 hours per gastric tube ordered. The Reglan syrup is supplied in a 10 mg per 10-mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
 
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brittanywood

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

125 mL/h

Answer to Question 2

5 mL


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