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dalyningkenk

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A clientt is prescribed 1 liter of fluid in 8 hours. How many drops per minute will be delivered if the drop factor is 20 drops per mL?
 
  1. 21 gtt/min
  2. 36 gtt/min
  3. 42 gtt/min
  4. 63 gtt/min

Question 2

Using the following label, indicate the number of tablets or capsules required to administer the ordered dose. Assume all tablets are scored. Used with permission of Abbott Laboratories. Order: Synthroid 0.1 mg
 
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b614102004

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: gtt/min = 20 gtt/1 mL x 1000 mL/1 liter x 1 liter/8 hrs x 1 hr/60 min. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The client will receive 42 gtt/min.

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