02.08 Interactive Practice Drip Calculations

Overview

Dimensional analysis is one of the most commonly used techniques, it is easy to comprehend making it easier to work out mathematical problems for drug calculations.

Nursing Points

General

1. 1. Heparin
   1. 12/units/kg/hr
2. 2. Vasopressors
   1. Levophed 1mcg/kg/min
   2. Dopamine 10mcg/kg/min
3. 3. Amiodarone
   1. 1mg/min then 0.5mg/min
4. 4. Antibiotics
   1. Zosyn 3.375 g IV in 50 mL of NS over 30 minutes Q 8 Hours
   2. Ancef 500mg IV in 100 mL of NS over 30 minutes
5. 5. Normal Saline
   1. 1 Liter of NS over 8 hours
   2. 1/2 NS in 500mL over 4 hours