Order: Mefoxin (cefoxitin sodium) 1 g IVPB q.6h. The manufacturer recommends reconstituting the 1 g vial with 10 mL of sterile water, adding it to 100 mL of D5W, and infusing the medication over 60 minutes
At how many drops per minute will you set the IV to infuse if the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL? 1. 250 gtt/min
2. 28 gtt/min
3. 10 gtt/min
4. 25 gtt/min
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Global Rationale: 110 mL/h × 15 gtt/mL × 1 h/60 min = 27.5 gtt/min.
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