The nurse reconstitutes the powdered form of ceftriaxone 1 gram by engaging the vial of powdered medication into the infusion bag containing 100 mL of diluent. The client is to receive 1 gram IV by intermittent secondary infusion over 30 minutes. What rate should the nurse regulate the gravity infusion using an IV tubing with a drop factor of 15 g/mL? (Enter numeric value only.)
The Correct Answer is ["50"]
Total volume: 100 mL
Time for infusion: 30 minutes
Infusion rate: 100 mL ÷ 30 minutes = 3.33 mL/min
Drops per minute: 3.33 mL/min × 15 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min
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Correct Answer is ["83"]
Explanation
Total volume: 1,000 mL
Time for infusion: 12 hours
Infusion rate: 1,000 mL ÷ 12 hours = 83 mL/hour
Correct Answer is ["400"]
Explanation
Total volume: 200 mL
Time for infusion: 30 minutes = 0.5 hours
Infusion rate: 200 mL ÷ 0.5 hours = 400 mL/hour
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