NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 2 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination exam

Question #: 23
Topic #: 2

[All North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Questions]

An order is received for 0.03 units /min of vasopressin for Sepsis to maintain MAP >65. The standard mixed in your hospital for vasopressin is 40 units in 100ml NS.

What is the rate in mLs/hr should the vasopressin be infused at?

A4.0 ml/hr

B4.9ml/hr

C4.5ml/hr

D3.5ml/hr

E6ml/hr

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Suggested Answer: C

Rate of infusion: 100mL/40U 0.03U/min 60min/1 hr = 4.5mL/hr

by Billye at May 07, 2022, 11:24 AM

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