Order: Pitocin 12 milliunits/min IV infusion
Available: Pitocin 30 units in 500 mL D5W
What is the IV flow rate? _______________
a. 12 mL/min
b. 120 mL/hr
c. 30 mL/hr
d. 12 mL/hr
ANS: D
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