What is the recommended rate of administration

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The order is for naloxone 0.02 mg IVP STAT; repeat every 2 min until respiratory rate is greater than 12 breaths/min for a patient who was admitted to the emergency room with a suspected opioid overdose. The patient has as a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min and weighs 55 kg. What is the recommended rate of administration for this ordered dose of naloxone?

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