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maegan_martin

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The physician has ordered Haldol 2 mg IV every 2 hours prn for agitation. The medication is available in 5 mg per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Round your answer to the nearest whole number. The physician has ordered a Levophed drip at 8 mcg/min for a patient with hypotension. The Levophed concentration is 4 mg/250 mL D5W.
 
  How many milliliters per hour should the Levophed be infused? ______________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

0.4 mL

Answer to Question 2

30 mL/h



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