An IV of Cardizem 125 mg/125 mL D5W is infusing at 12 mL/hr. What dose is the client receiving? _______________
a. 24 mg/hr
b. 12 mg/hr
c. 0.2 mg/hr
d. 120 mg/hr
ANS: B
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