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Convert 80 kg to g.

Calculate the molecular weight of a molecule with the molecular formula: C7H15OH . Refer to the atomic weights below. H = 1 amu O = 16 amu C = 12 amu N = 14 amu

Order:  600 ml  5% D/0.2% NaCl IV over 5 hours Available:  1 L  5% D/0.2% NaCl                    Microdrip set with drop factor of 60 drops/ml   Calculate the flow rate using this apparatus.         

Order:  infuse 0.250 L of normal saline over 60 minutes   At what rate will the nurse set the infusion pump?  

Order:  infuse 2 mg epinephrine in 250 ml normal saline Available:  epinephrine 10 mg/ml vial                    250 ml normal saline   What volume of epinephrine should be added to the bag of fluid?    

Order:  Infuse 300 ml 5% magnesium sulfate at 50 ml/hr Available:  5% magnesium sulfate (5 g/100 ml)                    Macrodrip set with drop factor of 20 drops/ml   Calculate the flow rate using this apparatus.

Order:  prednisolone 40 mg IV, q12h Available:  predisnolone (50 mg/5 ml) IV infusion not to exceed 10 mg/min   How long will it take to accurately infuse one dose?

Order:  20 mg esomeprazole per day, PO, bid for 3 weeks to treat peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori infection   Available:  20 mg capsules   How many capsules should the pharmacist dispense to fill this prescription?  

Order:  infuse epinephrine 2 mcg/min Available:  1 mg epinephrine in 250 ml normal saline At what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump?

Order:  4 mg Drug Y IV push Available:  vial of Drug Y 2 milligrams/ml   How many milliliters should the nurse administer?