Induction using continuous infusion of pitocin

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1. A pregnant diabetic patient is in labor and she is to receive a continuous IV infusion of regular insulin, 4 units every hour. The pharmacy sends an IV bag up which contains 100 units of regular insulin in 500 ml of fluid. At what rate with the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hr?

2. Same order as # 5 only this time the bag from pharmacy arrives with 200 units of regular insulin in 250 mL bag. What rate in ml/hr will the nurse set the IV pump?

3. A 42 week pregnant woman arrives on the unit for an induction using a continuous infusion of Pitocin. The nurse is getting ready to increase the dose to 16 mu/min. The bag contains 30 units of Pitocin in 500 mL of fluid. At what rate will the nurse set the IV pump in mL/hr?

4. Same question as # 7 except this time the bag from pharmacy arrives with 20 units Pitocin in 1000 mL of solution. At what rate in mL/hr with the nurse set the IV pump to administer the same dose of 16 mu/min?

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