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On hand: Aminophylline 500 mcg/250 ml ½ NS.

What is the flow rate?
a) 10 ml/hr
b) 15 ml/hr
c) 20 ml/hr
d) 25 ml/hr

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Final answer:

The flow rate for Aminophylline administration cannot be determined without knowing the dosage prescribed by the physician. This information is typically provided as part of the medication order and is essential for calculating the correct infusion rate in milliliters per hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking about determining the correct flow rate for administering a medication intravenously, which is a typical calculation in the medical field, particularly in nursing and pharmacology. In order to calculate the flow rate, one would need to know the doctor's order for how much medication the patient needs to receive per hour. Since this information is not provided in the question, it is not possible to accurately determine the flow rate from the information given. Additional information needed includes the dosage the patient needs to receive, expressed in mcg/min or mcg/hr, which would allow us to use the rate, volume, and concentration of the Aminophylline solution to calculate the flow rate.

correct response without this vital piece of information is to decline to provide an answer. Medical students and professionals typically learn how to perform these calculations to ensure the safe and effective administration of medications. Theoretical examples typically provided in textbooks or licensing exams would include all necessary details.

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