Order: Cardizem at 15 mg/hr Available: Cardizem 125 mg in 125 mL D5W The IV flow rate for this dosage is _______________
a. 1.5 mL/hr
b. 30 mL/hr
c. 150 mL/hr
d. 15 mL/hr
ANS: D
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