The physician orders a sedative to be given at a rate IV of 12.0 (µg)/minute. The...

The physician orders a sedative to be given at a rate IV of 12.0 (µg)/minute. The drug is mixed as 50.0 mg in 500. mL of D₅W. What rate (in mL/hour) on the infusion pump will deliver the correct dose?

A. 0.12 mL/hr
B. 0.14 mL/hr
C. 0.60/hr
D. 7.2mL/hr
E. 720 mL/hr

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Answer is option D- 7.2ml/hr

This can be calculated by:

Order: Sedative at a rate of IV 12.0 (µg)/minute

Converting the microgram to ml,

1.0 µg = 0.001 ml

12.0 µg = 0.12 ml/minute

To calculate the rate in ml/hour, multiply with 60 minutes (1 hour)

0.12 × 60 = 7.2 ml/hr

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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