Calculate the Current Dose Infusing

question 5

Short Answer

Calculate the current dose infusing. Then determine if the dose is within or outside of the prescribed dose.
-A diltiazem IV drip is infusing at 9.1 mL/hr. The IV bag contains 250 mg of diltiazem in 250 mL D₅W. The prescribed dosage range is 84 to 167 mcg/min. The current dose infusing is _____ mcg/min. Round to the nearest tenth mcg. The current dose is _____ (within/outside) the prescribed dose of 84 to 167 mcg/min.

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