11. Tridil is infusing at 15 mL/hr on an infusion pump. The drug is mixed 50
mg in 500 mL DsW. How many mcg/min is the patient receiving?: Answer: 25
mcg/min
First, convert the 50 mg to mcg. 50 mg = 50,000 mcg Now,
how many mcg is in 1 mL?
50,000 mcg/500 mL = 100 mcg/mL
Now, how many mcg/hr is the pt receiving?
100 mcg x 15 mL = 1,500 mcg/hr
So, 1500 mcg/60 min = 25 mcg/min
12. How many mL in a tablespoon (T or tbs)?: 15
13. How many mL in one ounce?: 30
14. Convert 0.3 g to kg.: 300
15. How many ounces in a cup?: 8
16. How many mL in a cup?: 240
17. Convert 22.2 kg to lbs.: 48.84 lbs
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