An IV is infusing at 15 mL/h. What would this rate of flow equal in mcgtt/min?

1. 1.5 mcgtt/min
2. 15 mcgtt/min
3. 18 mcgtt/min
4. 150 mcgtt/min


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Global Rationale: mcgtt/min = mL/h

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