CCU order is Nitroglycerine 20 mcg/min Stock vial is 5mg/ml 10 ml Standard bag is 200 mcg/ml 250 ml D5W Part 1) How much Nitroglycerin do you need to prepare this standard size bag? Part 2) What volume of nitroglycerin is needed from the 5mg/ml stock vial? Do you need to remove any D5W from the 250ml bag prior to adding the nitroglycerin? Part 3) The rate is 20 mcg/min. What is the flow rate in mls/hour?
CCU order is Nitroglycerine 20 mcg/min
Stock vial is 5mg/ml 10 ml
Standard bag is 200 mcg/ml 250 ml D5W
Part 1) How much Nitroglycerin do you need to prepare this standard size bag?
Part 2) What volume of nitroglycerin is needed from the 5mg/ml stock vial?
Do you need to remove any D5W from the 250ml bag prior to adding the nitroglycerin?
Part 3) The rate is 20 mcg/min. What is the flow rate in mls/hour?
The expression V1 x N1 = V2 x N2 can be used to determine one unknown quantity if the rest of the parameters are known. This expression is used to determine the amount of substance required at a known particular concentration to prepare a solution of known concentration and known volume.
Nitroglycerin also referred to as glyceryl trinitrate is a medication that is used for heart failure. This medication is used in conditions such as chest pain caused by angina due to decreased flow of blood to the heart and also due to the use of cocaine. Nitroglycerin acts as a vasodilator as it dilates the coronary arteries and alleviates chest pain and pressure.
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