Ordered: Gentamicin 3 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses in 50 mL D5W over 40 min. On hand: Injectable 2-
mL vial with 40 mg/mL. The patient weighs 169 lb. Use 20 gtt/mL tubing. The injection should be mixed
with 50 mL D5W.
The drop rate will be ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
17 gtt/min
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