A child is to receive 80 mg of a medication. The dose of 80 mg is contained in 2 mL. Dilute to 80 mL and infuse in 45 minutes. A 15-mL flush is to follow. The administration set is a microdrip
Calculate the drops/minute (gtt/min). _____
a. 107
b. 80
c. 127
d. 34
ANS: A
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