Chapter 2.6, Problem 67PP

Using conversion factors, solve each of the following problems:
a. A nurse practitioner prepares 500. mL of an IV of normal saline solution to be delivered at a rate of 80. mL/h. What is the infusion time, in hours, to deliver 500.mL?
b. A nurse practitioner orders Medrol to be given 1.5 mg/kg of body mass.
I. What is the dosage of Medrol in g/lb of body weight?
ii. If a child weighs 72.6 lb and the available stock of Medrol is 20. mg/mL, how many milliliters does the nurse administer to the child?
c. A dosage for a patient is 25.0 mg of a drug/kg of body mass.
I. What ¡s that dosage in oz of drug/lb of body weight?
ii. What is the dose, in ounces, required for a 164-lb patient?