Question

A client is receiving an IV solution of sodium chloride 0.9% (Normal Saline) 250 ml with amiodarone (Cordarone) 1 gram at 17 ml/hour. How many mg/minute of amiodarone is infusing? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

Answer 1

1.1mg/min

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

Volume of solution=250 ml

Mass of amiodarone=1 g

Infusion rate=17 ml/hr

We know that

1 g= 1000 mg

Ratio of 1000g:250 ml=
`(1000)/(25)=4 mg/ml`

The concentration of solution=4mg/ml

Amiodarone infusing (mg/min)=
`(infusion \;rate(ml/hr)* concentration)/(60)`

Because 1 hr= 60 minute

Amiodarone infusing=1.1mg/m

Hence, 1.1 mg/min of amiodarone is infusing.