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go.lag

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An IV is infusing at 30 gtt/min. If the drop factor is 20 gtt/mL, what would this rate of flow equal in mL/h?
 
  1. 600 mL/hr
  2. 10 mL/hr
  3. 100 mL/hr
  4. 90 mL/hr

Question 2

Ordered: 4 mg Norepinephrine in 250 mL D5W to infuse at 18 mcg/min. The infusion pump should be set
  at ______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



potomatos

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

67.5 mL/h



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