Asked by Michelle Ruste on May 25, 2024
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Order: Enalaprilat 1.25 mg IV push
Enalaprilat injection
For IV use only
2.5 mg per 2 mL
The agency's safe IV push infusion rate for Enalaprilat is 625 mcg over 5 minutes.
How many minutes will it take to safely administer the dose? _____ minutes
Enalaprilat IV
An intravenous medication used to treat high blood pressure by inhibiting an enzyme that constricts blood vessels.
Safe IV Push
The careful and correct administration of medication directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line to ensure patient safety.
- Execute precise calculations of dosages for medications, tailored to patients on the basis of weight or other significant factors.
- Exhibit the appropriate procedures for the preparation and administration of various medications, including intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
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Gianluca CanessaMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
10 minutes
1.25 mg × 1000 mcg/1 mg = 1250 mcg
1250 mcg/625 mcg × 5 minutes = 10 minutes
1.25 mg × 1000 mcg/1 mg = 1250 mcg
1250 mcg/625 mcg × 5 minutes = 10 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Execute precise calculations of dosages for medications, tailored to patients on the basis of weight or other significant factors.
- Exhibit the appropriate procedures for the preparation and administration of various medications, including intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.