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skymedlock

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Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated. Esmolol is ordered for a client. The solution available is 2.5 g in 250 mL D5W. The order is to infuse 32 mL/hr.
 
  a. mg/hr: _____
  b. mg/min: _____

Question 2

Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated.
 
  Order: Dobutamine 2.5 mcg/kg/min for a client who weighs 193 lb
  Available: Dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL D5W
  a. What is the client's weight in kilograms? _____ (to the nearest tenth)
  b. Calculate the rate in mL/hr required to infuse 2 mcg/kg/min: _____



JCABRERA33

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Answer to Question 1

ANS:

a. 320
b. 5.3

Answer to Question 2

ANS:

a. 87.72 = 87.7
b. 11



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