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Patient Case: Opioid Conversion. A patient is receiving a hydromorphone IV infusion of 1.2 mg/h, and the physician wishes to convert to a regimen of sustained-release oral oxycodone. 1. Determine the total daily dose of . hydromorphone. for the previous 24 hr. Hydromorphone IV 1.2 mg/hr X 24 hr = Hydromorphone IV 28.8 mg. 2. ................
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