Order: Pitocin 6 milliunits/min IV infusion
Available: Pitocin 40 units in 500 mL D5W
What is the IV flow rate? _______________
a. 6 mL/hr
b. 40 mL/hr
c. 20 mL/hr
d. 5 mL/hr
ANS: D
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