$RN Dosage Calculations$

NCLEX-RN

RN Dosage Calculations

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 62% Simulated

The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes dopamine at 5 mcg/kg/minute. The client weighs 80.9 kg (177.98 lbs). The medication label reads dopamine 800 mg in 500 mL of dextrose 5% water (D5W). How many mL per hour will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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