1 : Determine the rate (mL/hr) for the following.

Order: nitroprusside (Nipride) IV 0.5 mcg/kg/min. Wt. = 125 pounds. Available: nitroprusside ( Nipride) 10 mg in 100 mL D5W. (Record using a whole number)

2: Determine the infusion rate for the following. To obtain credit for dosage calculation questions, you must correctly label the answer gtt/min. Remember to always record your answer (manual or gravity IV flow rates) using a whole number since there cannot be a partial drop!

Order: 40 mg famotidine ( Pepcid) IVPB mixed in 100 mL NS (0.9% Normal Saline) to infuse over 30 minutes. Drop factor = 20 gtt/mL.