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? imperial.instructure.com Question 8 1 pts The order is for milrinone 0.5 mcg/kg / min for the patient who weighs 54 kg. The pharmacy sends an IV of 20 mg milrinone in 200 mL D5w. How many mL / hr should the nurse set on the IV pump? mL/ hr 16.2 mL/hr 1 pts D Question 9 The child with bacterial meningitis has an order for ampicillin 1 g ?qsh. The patient weighs 25 kg. The drug reference manual states the following about the dosage of ampicillin for children older than 1 month of age: 200 -400 mg/kg / day in divided doses q.6h. (not to exceed 12 g / day). The maximum dose of ampicillin for this patient isgq.6h.

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Ordered dosage: 0.5 mcg / kg / min = 27 mcg / min = 0.027 mg / min
Weight: 54 kg
Available dosage: 20 mg / 200 ml
Amount to give: (Ordered dosage/available dosage) × volume = (0.027/20) × 200 = 0.27 ml / min
Amount to give per hour: 0.27 × 60 = 16.2 ml / hr

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