our patient has two continuous infusions running. Bag # 1 is Lactated Ringers and the patient is receiving daily hydration of 1.2 liters. Bag # 2 (1000 ml 0.9% NaCl) contains the medication and is labeled as 40mg/30 ml. The patient is receiving 720 mg of medication every 12 hours. How many total ml is the patient receiving every hour?

our patient has two continuous infusions running. Bag # 1 is Lactated Ringers and the patient is receiving daily hydration of 1.2 liters. Bag # 2 (1000 ml 0.9% NaCl) contains the medication and is labeled as 40mg/30 ml. The patient is receiving 720 mg of medication every 12 hours. How many total ml is the patient receiving every hour?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.8P

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