dobutamine is perscribed at 10 mcg/kg/min. The patient weighs 187 lbs. available is 400 mg/250 ml....

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dobutamine is perscribed at 10 mcg/kg/min. The patient weighs 187 lbs. available is 400 mg/250 ml. What will you set the IV pump at?

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Answer #1

Following is the formula to calculate the rate of flow for dobutamine :

Dose (microgram/kg/min) x weight x 60) ÷ strength (micrograms/ml) = rate (ml/hr)

According to this:

10 microgram/kg/min. x 84.82 kg x 60 = 50530.8

50530.8 / 400 mg/250 ml i.e. 1600microgram/ml

50530.8/ 1600 microgram/ml = 31.5ml/hour

So Iv pump should be set at the rate of 31.5 ml/hour.

Answer 2

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