Ordered: Dopamine IV at 4 Mcg Per Kg Per Min

question 19

Essay

Ordered: Dopamine IV at 4 mcg per kg per min.
Safe dose range (SDR): 2-10 mcg per kg per min. IV is flowing at 10 mL per hr.
Patient weight: 60 kg.
a. Is the order within SDR?
b. What is the total mg per min ordered?
c. What is the total mg per hr ordered (to the nearest tenth of an mg)?
d. How many total mL per hr are ordered?
e. Is the current IV flow rate correct? If not, what nursing actions are necessary?

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Definitions:

Millions

A numeral term signifying a thousand thousands, or 1,000,000 units of a given quantity.

Alkaline Substances

Alkaline substances are compounds that have a pH level greater than 7, indicating a basic property as opposed to acidic.

River Water

Water found in rivers, which is often a source of freshwater for communities, agriculture, and ecosystems.

Potassium

A chemical element with symbol K, essential for the functioning of all living cells, and a major component in plant nutrition.