Round Your Answer to the Nearest Whole Number

question 1

Short Answer

Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
The physician orders dopamine IV drip at 4 mcg/kg/min for low blood pressure. The patient weighs 154 lb. The medication is supplied in 400 mg/250 mL of 0.45% NS. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. ____________________

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Definitions:

Common Iliac

Refers to the large artery that divides into the internal and external iliac arteries, supplying blood to the pelvic region and legs.

Inferior Mesenteric

Refers to the inferior mesenteric artery that supplies blood to the lower portions of the abdomen, including parts of the large intestine.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a key role in breathing.

Superior Phrenic Artery

The superior phrenic artery supplies blood to the upper part of the diaphragm, the main muscle involved in breathing.