A solution consisting of 266 mg of dopamine in 28mL of solut

A solution consisting of 266 mg of dopamine in 28mL of solution is administered at a rate of 12 mL/hr.

      1. What is the flow rate in mg of dopamine per hour?

      2. If a patient is prescribed to receive 228mg of dopamine, how long should the infusion last?

Solution

So, 12 ml in 1 hour

Now 28 ml contains ----266 mg

1) So, 12 ml would contain --(266/28)*12 = 114 mg per hour

2) So, 114 mg of dopamine would take 1 hour

   228 mg would take ----- (1/114)*228 = 2 hours

A solution consisting of 266 mg of dopamine in 28mL of solution is administered at a rate of 12 mL/hr. 1. What is the flow rate in mg of dopamine per hour? 2. I

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