A 72-year-old adult patient who weighs 78 kg is prescribed by the doctor “Potassium Chloride 40meq in 1L to run for 8 hours” via the peripheral line for a potassium level of 3.3 mEq/L that was drawn this morning. Note: 10 mEq of potassium chloride increases serum potassium levels by approximately 0.1 mEq/.LThe concentration of potassium for intravenous administration via a peripheral line should not exceed 40mmol / 500 mL 10 mEq/hr maximum infusion rate; not to exceed 200 mEq dose/24hrAdministration rates above 20mmol/hour require cardiac monitoring. How much will the order medication “Potassium Chloride 40meq in 1L to run for 8 hours” raise the patient's potassium level in a day? Is it still within the normal potassium serum levels, which is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L?Does the order comply with the maximum concentration of potassium to be administered peripherally?Does the order’s infusion rate do not exceed the standard maximum infusion rate?Does the order require cardiac monitoring?

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Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications

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A 72-year-old adult patient who weighs 78 kg is prescribed by the doctor “Potassium Chloride 40meq in 1L to run for 8 hours” via the peripheral line for a potassium level of 3.3 mEq/L that was drawn this morning.

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10 mEq of potassium chloride increases serum potassium levels by approximately 0.1 mEq/.L
The concentration of potassium for intravenous administration via a peripheral line should not exceed 40mmol / 500 mL
10 mEq/hr maximum infusion rate; not to exceed 200 mEq dose/24hr
Administration rates above 20mmol/hour require cardiac monitoring.

How much will the order medication “Potassium Chloride 40meq in 1L to run for 8 hours” raise the patient's potassium level in a day? Is it still within the normal potassium serum levels, which is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L?
Does the order comply with the maximum concentration of potassium to be administered peripherally?
Does the order’s infusion rate do not exceed the standard maximum infusion rate?
Does the order require cardiac monitoring?

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