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Ati dosage calculation n300 math day ( 20 Questions)
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A patient is ordered a continuous heparin infusion at 16 units/kg/hr. The patient weight 176 lbs. Heparin is supplied 50.000 units/500 mL. At what rate will the nurse set the pump?
Correct Answer: 12.8
To calculate the infusion rate, we'll follow these steps:
Convert patient weight to kg:
176 lbs ÷ 2.2 lbs/kg = 80 kg
Calculate desired heparin dose:
16 units/kg/hr × 80 kg = 1280 units/hr
Determine infusion rate in mL/hr:
(1280 units/hr) / (50000 units/500 mL) = 12.8 mL/hr
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