Question

A patient is to receive iron dextran 882. this dose is admixed

into 250m NS and administered over 3 hours. Calculate the rate in
mL/hr.

Answer 1

To calculate the rate in mL/hr for administering iron dextran 882 units over 3 hours, we can use the formula (Volume of iron dextran solution) = (Dose of iron dextran) / (Concentration of iron dextran).

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the rate in mL/hr, we need to determine the volume of the iron dextran solution that will be administered over 3 hours. The dose of iron dextran is 882 units. We can use the given concentration of the iron dextran solution, which is 882 units/250 mL, to calculate the volume needed.

Using the formula:

(Volume of iron dextran solution) = (Dose of iron dextran) / (Concentration of iron dextran)

Substituting the values, we get:

(Volume of iron dextran solution) = 882 units / (882 units/250 mL)

Simplifying further:

(Volume of iron dextran solution) = 250 mL/hr