MD order: Administer 10 mg of a medication in 1000 mL 0.9% NS Instructions : Infuse medication at 5mcg / kg / minute

Question

Client's weight : 120 lbs
How many milliliters per minute is the client receiving ? Show all work

Answer 1

To calculate the client's weight in kilograms, divide their weight in pounds by 2.205:

120 lbs / 2.205 = 54.43 kg

Next, we need to calculate the total dosage of the medication to be infused per minute. Since the dosage is given in mcg (micrograms) per kg (kilogram) per minute, we multiply the client's weight in kg by the dosage in mcg/kg/minute:

54.43 kg * 5 mcg/kg/minute = 272.15 mcg/minute

Now, we need to convert the mcg (micrograms) to mg (milligrams) since the medication is given in mg. To do this, divide the mcg dosage by 1000:

272.15 mcg/minute / 1000 = 0.27215 mg/minute

Finally, we need to convert the mg/minute to mL/minute since the medication is administered in mL. We can use the ratio of 10 mg in 1000 mL to find this conversion:

0.27215 mg/minute * 1000 mL/10 mg = 27.215 mL/minute

Therefore, the client is receiving 27.215 milliliters per minute.