A patient weighing 119lb is to receive 300 mg of medication in 750 mL solution is to be titrated at 7–15 mcg/kg/min. What is the dosage range in mcg/min? (round to the nearest tenth) Group of answer choices A. 287.6-815.1 mcg/min B. 401.3-618.5 mcg/min C. 378.7-811.5 mcg/min D. 350.2-751.8 mcg/min

A patient weighing 119lb is to receive 300 mg of medication in 750 mL solution is to be titrated at 7–15 mcg/kg/min. What is the dosage range in mcg/min? (round to the nearest tenth) Group of answer choices A. 287.6-815.1 mcg/min B. 401.3-618.5 mcg/min C. 378.7-811.5 mcg/min D. 350.2-751.8 mcg/min

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.1P

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