Question 6 1 pts The order is for IV nitroglycerine 20 mcg / min for a patient w

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Question 6 1 pts The order is for IV nitroglycerine 20 mcg / min for a patient with an acute myocardial infarction. An IV of 200 mg nitroglycerine in 500 mL NS is sent to the unit by the pharmacy. How many mL/hr will the nurse set on the IV pump? mL/hr 3 mL/hrl 1 pts D | Question 7 The order is for doBUTamine 5 15 mcg/kg/min for a patient who weighs 176 lb. An IV of 1g doBUTamine in 250 mL DSW is available. How many mL/hr should the nurse set on the IV pump to administer 10 mcg/ kg/min to the patient? mL/hr

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Ordered dosage: 20 mcg / min = 0.02 mg / min
Available dosage: 200 mg / 500 ml
Amount to give: (Ordered dosage / available dosage) × volume =( 0.02 / 200) × 500 = 0.05 ml / min
Amount to give per hour = 0.05 × 60 = 3 ml / hr

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