The HCP has ordered nitroprusside 100 mg/250 ml D5W on IV pu…

The HCP has ordered nitroprusside 100 mg/250 ml D5W on IV pump at 25 mL/hr. to lower blood pressure. The client weighs 158 lbs. (71.8 kg.) How many mcg/kg/min of nitroprusside is the patient receiving? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).

A client is receiving dopamine at 4.6 mcg/kg/min. The concen…

A client is receiving dopamine at 4.6 mcg/kg/min. The concentration of dopamine is 800 mg/250 mL of 0.9% NS. The patient’s weight is 85 kg.  How many mL/hr should the nurse program into the IV pump? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).

A client is to receive furosemide via a percutaneous endosco…

A client is to receive furosemide via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. The order reads, “Give furosemide, 60 mg, per PEG tube once daily.” The medication is available in a liquid form, 40 mg/5 mL. Identify how many milliliters the nurse will administer for each dose. Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).