For 17-21: The MD order is titrate Isuprel between 2-4 mcg/min to maintain heart rate greater than 60 beats/min. Assess

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For 17 21 The Md Order Is Titrate Isuprel Between 2 4 Mcg Min To Maintain Heart Rate Greater Than 60 Beats Min Assess 1 (47.88 KiB) Viewed 33 times

For 17-21: The MD order is titrate Isuprel between 2-4 mcg/min to maintain heart rate greater than 60 beats/min. Assess heart rate every two hours and adjust as needed. The available solution contains 2mg of Isuprel in 250 ml of D5W. 17. What is the lowest infusion rate for the pump for this Isuprel solution? 18. What is the highest infusion rate for the pump for this Isuprel solution? 19. At what rate would you begin the infusion of Isuprel? 20. Your patient started on Isuprel at the rate that you indicated in #19 at 0900. At 1100 you assess an apical heart rate of 52 beats/min. How do you adjust the IV infusion rate? Explain your rationale for your decision. 21. It is now 1200 and the patient's heart rate is 56 beats/minute. How do you adjust the IV infusion rate? Explain your rationale for your decision.