Calculate the flow rate I mL/hr. and Units/hr. (Equipment used is programmable in whole mL/hr and Show all work) Order: 25,000 units of Heparin in 250 mL to infuse at 11 mL/hr. Calculate rate in units/hr.

A) Subcutaneous:
The subcutaneous route involves administering medication into the layer of fat and connective tissue beneath the skin. This method is used for drugs that require slower absorption, such as insulin or certain vaccines.

B) Intramuscular:
The intramuscular route involves injecting medication directly into a muscle. This allows for faster absorption compared to subcutaneous injections, making it ideal for drugs that need to be absorbed quickly, such as vaccines or certain antibiotics.

C) Via a nasogastric tube:
Administering drugs via a nasogastric tube is not considered a parenteral route. The nasogastric (NG) tube delivers medications directly into the stomach via the gastrointestinal tract, which is not part of the parenteral system. Parenteral routes are those that bypass the digestive system, like injections.

D) Intradermal:
The intradermal route involves injecting medication just under the skin, in the dermis. This is typically used for allergy testing or tuberculosis screenings. It is a parenteral route because it bypasses the digestive system.

E) Intravenous:
The intravenous route involves injecting medication directly into a vein, offering rapid absorption and fast onset of action. This method is ideal for critical or emergency situations where immediate medication effects are necessary.

1. Convert patient weight from pounds to kilograms:

Patient weight (kg) = 152 lb x 0.453592 kg/lb = 68.94 kg

2. Calculate the desired dose in mcg/min:

Desired dose (mcg/min) = 5 mcg/kg/min x 68.94 kg = 344.7 mcg/min

3. Convert mcg/min to mg/min:

Desired dose (mg/min) = 344.7 mcg/min / 1000 mcg/mg = 0.3447 mg/min

4. Calculate the concentration of dobutamine in the solution:

Concentration (mg/mL) = 500 mg / 250 mL = 2 mg/mL

5. Calculate the flow rate in mL/min:

Flow rate (mL/min) = Desired dose (mg/min) / Concentration (mg/mL)

Flow rate (mL/min) = 0.3447 mg/min / 2 mg/mL = 0.17235 mL/min

6. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr:

Flow rate (mL/hr) = 0.17235 mL/min x 60 min/hr = 10.341 mL/hr

7. Round to the nearest tenth:

Flow rate (mL/hr) = 10.3 mL/hr

Therefore, the correct answer is 10.4 mL/hr