HESI RN
RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium sulfate 300 mg/hour IV. The IV bag contains magnesium sulfate 4 grams in dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 500 mL. How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump?
Correct Answer: 37.5
Rationale: 4 grams = 4000 mg; concentration = 4000 mg ÷ 500 mL = 8 mg/mL; infusion rate = 300 mg/hour ÷ 8 mg/mL = 37.5 mL/hour.
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