What rate will you set the iv infusion pump

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1. A 170lb patient has an order for dopamine 15mcg/kg/min to treat her heart failure. The courteous pharmacy staff sends a 250 mL bag labelled dopamine 3200 mcg/mL. At what rate will you set the IV Infusion pump?

2. Your 71 kg patient is receiving a dopamine infusion at a rate of 14 mL/hr. The dopamine is mixed as 200 mg of dopamine in 250 mL of D5W. The infusion has been running for 1 hour 45 minutes. How many mcg/kg/min is the patient receiving?

3. Your 140lb, 5ft 4 in female patient has an order dobutamine 5mcg/kg/min IV to start at 1400. The dobutamine is available as 1000 mg in 250 mL D5W. At what rate will you set the IV infusion pump?

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