Can You Calculate Dopamine Infusion Rates for Pediatric Patients?

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Which of the following is the correct amount of dopamine solution that should be added to the 250 mL bag of glucose 5%w/v to infuse dopamine at the requested dose and fluid rate?

2.5 mL

If the doctor wanted to increase the dopamine dose to 10 mcg/kg/min, what would be the new amount of dopamine solution that should be added to the 250 mL bag of glucose 5%w/v?

7.5 mL

If the doctor wanted to increase the fluid rate to 15 mL/hr, what would be the new dopamine dose in mcg/kg/min that the child would receive?

7.5 mcg/kg/min

Which of the following is the correct amount of dopamine solution that should be added to the 250 mL bag of glucose 5%w/v to infuse dopamine at the requested dose and fluid rate?

1.25 mL

What is the concentration of the dopamine solution in mcg/mL?

50 mcg/mL

If the doctor wanted to administer the dopamine at a rate of 10 mcg/kg/min, what would be the new infusion rate in mL/hr?

10 mL/hr

Test your medical math skills with this quiz on calculating dopamine infusion rates for pediatric patients. Practice converting dosages from mcg/kg/min to mL/hr and determine the appropriate amount of medication to add to IV fluids. Challenge yourself with real-life scenarios and improve your medication administration accuracy.

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