Safe dosage range: Diltiazem 5-15 mg/hr
Available: Diltiazem 250 mg in 250 mL D5W
The IV flow rates for the lowest and highest dosages are _____ and _____.
a. 1 and 2 mL/hr
b. 5 and 10 mg/min
c. 10 and 20 mL/hr
d. 5 and 15 mL/hr
ANS: D
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