Lidocaine is a medication given to patients who are having what are known as PVCs, premature Ventricular Contractions. These are very dangerous irregular heatbeats that can lead to cardiac arrest. When a patient is having PVCs, the initial dose is 1.5mg/kg/min for the first 5 minutes. How many total grams of lidocaine would a patient receive if the patient weighed 276.5lbs?

Lidocaine is a medication given to patients who are having what are known as PVCs, premature Ventricular Contractions. These are very dangerous irregular heatbeats that can lead to cardiac arrest. When a patient is having PVCs, the initial dose is 1.5mg/kg/min for the first 5 minutes. How many total grams of lidocaine would a patient receive if the patient weighed 276.5lbs?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305143531

Author:CURREN

Publisher:CURREN

Chapter9: Parenteral Medication Labels And Dosage Calculation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.8P

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