Dopamine IV is ordered at 5 mcg/kg/min for a client that weighs 150 pounds. The pharmacy prepares an IV bag containing 400 mg dopamine in 500 mL D5W. Calculate how many mL should be administered per hour.

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  1. Dopamine IV is ordered at 5 mcg/kg/min for a client that weighs 150 pounds. The pharmacy prepares an IV bag containing 400 mg dopamine in 500 mL D5W. Calculate how many mL should be administered per hour. 
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