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Directions: Determine the flow rate for the following IV being administered by infusion pump.
 
  Ampicillin 1.5 g in 100 mL 0.9  NS over 45 minutes: _____

Question 2

Directions: Indicate how you would prepare each of the following using full-strength hydrogen peroxide (solute) and normal saline (solvent).
 
  300 mL of 3/4 strength for skeletal pin care



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 133 mL/hr

Answer to Question 2

ANS:

3/4  300 mL = 225 mL (solute)
300 mL - 225 mL = 75 mL (solvent/normal saline)
To make 300 mL of 3/4 strength hydrogen peroxide, mix 225 mL of full-strength hydrogen peroxide and 75 mL of normal saline.



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