The volume of a 20-mg dose of IV medication is 2 mL. Dilute to 15 mL and administer over 50 minutes with a 15-mL flush to follow. The administration set is a microdrip. Calculate the drops/minute (gtt/min). _____
a. 36
b. 18
c. 24
d. 100
ANS: B
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