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A child is to receive 10 units of a medication. The dose of 10 units is contained in 1 mL. Dilute to 30 mL and infuse in 30 minutes with a 20-mL flush to follow. The administration set is a microdrip. Calculate the milliliters/hour (mL/hr). _____
 
  a. 100
  b. 20
  c. 60
  d. 10

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The recommended maximum dosage of morphine sulfate is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. The safe dosage range for a child weighing 74 lb is _______________.
 
  a. 2.96 to 5.92 mg/dose
  b. 3.82 to 7.64 mg/dose
  c. 3.36 to 6.72 mg/dose
  d. 18.5 to 37 mg/dose


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

ANS: C

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ANS: C


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