Infuse Zinacef 1.5 g IVPB in 50 mL D5W over 20 minutes. Drop factor is 20 gtt/mL. _____
a. 100 gtt/min
b. 50 gtt/min
c. 40 gtt/min
d. 30 gtt/min
ANS: B
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