Directions: Determine the volume of solution that must be added to the burette in the following problem. Determine the rate in gtt/min for each IV when a microdrop is used, then the rate in mL/hr for a controller
The volume of a 75-mg dosage of medication is 3 mL. Dilute to 55 mL and infuse over 45 minutes.
a. Dilution volume: _____
b. gtt/min: _____
c. mL/hr: _____
ANS:
a. 52 mL
b. 73 microgtt/min or 73 gtt/min
c. 73 mL/hr
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