Calculate the dosages as indicated Round to tenths Esmolol i

Calculate the dosages as indicated. (Round to tenths.) Esmolol is ordered for a client. The solution available is 2.0 g in 250 mL D5W. The order is to infuse 32 mL/hr. a. mg/hr: b. mg/min Client is receiving Isuprel at 30mL/hr. The solution is 2mg of Isuprel in 250 mL D5W. Calculate: (Round to hundredths) a. mg/hr b. mcg/hr c. mcg/min

Solution

Que-16:

Esmolol is ordered for a client. The solution availble is 2.0 g (2000mg) in 250 mL D5W.

The order is to infuse 32 mL/hr

[2000mg x 32] / [250ml x 60 minutes (1hr)] = 64,000/15,000= 4.26mg/min or 256mg/hr ---> dosage required