Determine the Normal Dosage Range to the Nearest Tenth

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Short Answer

Determine the normal dosage range to the nearest tenth.Separate answers with a comma followed by a space.
An IV medication of 50 mcg in 200 mL is ordered to infuse over 2 hours.The normal dosage range is 1.5 to 3 mcg/kg/h.The child weighs 5.7 kg.
The dosage is _________ mcg/h and the dosage range is from _______ mcg/h to _______ mcg/h;you would
a.Administer or
b.Call the prescriber (answer a or b).

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