Prescribed is ondansetron 4 mg IV for a client with a central venous access. The pharmacy provides ondansetron 4 mg in 50 mL of D5W to infuse over 15 minutes. The nurse will program the volumetric infusion pump at:
a. 200 mL/hr. c. 50 mL/hr.
b. 150 mL/hr. d. 100 mL/hr.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Cross multiply X/60 min = 50 mL/15 min, which = 15X = 3000. Divide 3000 by 15 = 200 mL/hr, which can be administered at that rate through a CVAD (central venous access device).
B Incorrect: This is an incorrect result.
C Incorrect: This is an incorrect result.
D Incorrect: This is an incorrect result.
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