Prescribed is 80 mg of gentamicin in 50 mL to infuse in 30 minutes. The nurse would program the electronic infusion pump at what rate?
a. 25 mL/hr c. 75 mL/hr
b. 50 mL/hr d. 100 mL/hr
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is 1/4 the prescribed rate.
B Incorrect: This is 1/2 the prescribed rate.
C Incorrect: This is 3/4 the prescribed rate.
D Correct: For 50mL to infuse in 30 min, the hourly rate would be 100 mL/hr.
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