Question

1. Order: Ondansetron 8mg in 50ml 0.9% NaCI IVPB (IV piggyback) 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy. Infuse over 15 minutes. What rate will you set the IV pump for in mL/hr?

2. Order: Ondansetron 0.15mg/kg IVP 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy. Available: ondansetron 2mg/ml. Patient's weight: 59 lbs. How many ml will you administer?

Answer 1

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