Calculate the rate of infusion


Problem: An order for esmolol 250 mcg/kg/min for 1 min followed by 20 mcg/kg/min for 5 minutes for supra- ventricular tachycardia in atrial fibrillation. Repeat after 3 min if SVT continues. Patient weighs 85 kg. Pharmacy supplies esmolol 2.5/259 ml D5W calculate the rate of infusion (mL/hr) for the 5 minute administration.

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Biology: Calculate the rate of infusion
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