A child is to receive 10 units of a medication. The dose of 10 units is contained in 1 mL. Dilute to 30 mL and infuse in 30 minutes with a 20-mL flush to follow. The administration set is a microdrip. Calculate the milliliters/hour (mL/hr). _____
a. 100
b. 20
c. 60
d. 10
ANS: C
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