How many mL/hr will you administer?

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Chapter6: Safe Dosage Calculations
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Doctor orders Vancomycin 500 mg to infuse at 5 mg/kg/hr. The patient weighs 98 lbs. You are supplied with 500mg/100mL bag. How many mL/hr will you administer?
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98lbs = 44.4kgs.

Order is as 5mg/kg/hour.

Mg that client should get = 5mg x 44.4kgs/kg per hour.

= 222mg/hour.

 

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