An IV of Amiodarone 900 mg in 500 mL D5W is infusing at 20 mL/hr. What dose is the client receiving? _______________
a. 20 mg/hr
b. 11 mg/hr
c. 3.6 mg/hr
d. 0.6 mg/min
ANS: D
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