A Nitroglycerin Drip Is Ordered to Be Infused at 20

question 46

Short Answer

A nitroglycerin drip is ordered to be infused at 20 mcg/minute. The stock solution available has a concentration of 50 mg/250 mL. How many mL/hr should the IV be administered?

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Working Memory

A mental system with restricted capacity, tasked with briefly maintaining information for processing.

Salient Aspects

Features or characteristics that stand out and are most noticeable or important in a particular context.

Novice

A person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., possessing little experience or skills in a particular field or activity.

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The phenomenon where adults are unable to recall episodic memories from their early childhood, typically before age 3-4.