document.write( "Question 427182: My patients order reads: ceftizoxime 1 gram IV piggyback every 8 hours. The pharmacy supplies it in 100mL dextrose and water. I need to infuse over 30 minutes, with tubing that delivers 10 drops per milliliter, what drip rate do I set, rounded to the nearest whole number.\r
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document.write( " I figured it at 100mL / 30minutes = 33 drops per minute.
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document.write( " Am I even close?
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document.write( " Thank You !
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Algebra.Com's Answer #318085 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 100mL x 10 drops/mL=1000 drops \n" ); document.write( "1000 drops/30 mins=33.333 drops/min.. \n" ); document.write( " |