A drug is ordered to be administered IV at the initial rate of 2 mU/min, and may increase by 4 mU/min q 15 min to a maximum of 18 mU/min. The IV strength is 10 mU/mL. The initial flow rate is __________ mL/h. Standard Text:
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
12
Rationale : 2mU/min = 12 mL/h.
Global Rationale:
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