Directions: Calculate the Dosages as Indicated

question 8

Short Answer

Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated.
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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: _____

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