16. The order reads NS 500 mL infuse at 52 mL/hr. What is the flow rate in microdrops per minute?

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15. The order is NS 800 mL IV stat, infuse in 5 hours.
You assess the infusion 2 hours after it started, and
there are 400 mL remaining to be infused.
Recalculate the flow rate in mL/h so that the
infusion will finish on time.
16. The order reads NS 500 mL infuse at 52 mL/hr.
What is the flow rate in microdrops per minute?
17. Order: heparin 3,000 units subcut q8h. If the label
on the drug vial reads 10,000 units per mL, how
many mL will you administer?
18. Order: Quibex 60 mg po q8h. The recommended
dose for this drug is 2-5 mg/kg/day. Is the ordered
dose safe for the patient, who weighs 110 pounds?
Transcribed Image Text:15. The order is NS 800 mL IV stat, infuse in 5 hours. You assess the infusion 2 hours after it started, and there are 400 mL remaining to be infused. Recalculate the flow rate in mL/h so that the infusion will finish on time. 16. The order reads NS 500 mL infuse at 52 mL/hr. What is the flow rate in microdrops per minute? 17. Order: heparin 3,000 units subcut q8h. If the label on the drug vial reads 10,000 units per mL, how many mL will you administer? 18. Order: Quibex 60 mg po q8h. The recommended dose for this drug is 2-5 mg/kg/day. Is the ordered dose safe for the patient, who weighs 110 pounds?
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