A Nitroglycerin drip is infusing at 3 mL/hr. the available solution is 50 mg of Nitroglycerin in 250 mL D5W. Calculate the following: mcg/hr

Given: Infusion rate: 3 mL/hr Concentration of Nitroglycerin: 50 mg in 250 mL D5W (200 mcg/mL) Step 1: Calculate the dose in mg/hr: Dose (mg/hr) = Infusion rate (mL/hr) x Concentration (mg/mL) Dose (mg/hr) = 3 mL/hr x 200 mcg/mL Dose (mg/hr) = 600 mcg/hr