The health care provider orders a Dobutamine hydrochloride d…

The health care provider orders a Dobutamine hydrochloride drip (Dobutrex) at 0.5mcg/kg/min for 24 hours. The pharmacy supplies Dobutamine hydrochloride 250mg/250mL D5W.       The patient weighs 192 pounds.   What is the IV pump setting in mL/hr? ______________ (Round to a whole number)  

The prescriber orders Furosemide 40 mg PO once daily for a p…

The prescriber orders Furosemide 40 mg PO once daily for a patient weighing 56 Ibs.         The safe dose range is 2-4 mg/kg/day.          What is the safe range/day? _________________________mg (if rounding is needed, round to the whole number)            Would the nurse administer this medication and why?________________________