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silviawilliams41

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The physician has ordered Vancomycin (vancomycin hydrochloride) 500 mg IVPB every 24 hours. The medication is placed in 100 mL of D5W to infuse over 60 minutes. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.
 
  What is the correct volume for infusion and rate for infusion on the infusion pump?
  A) Secondary volume: 100 mL, Secondary rate: 100 mL
  B) Secondary volume: 500 mL, Secondary rate: 10 gtt/mL
  C) Secondary volume: 100 mL, Secondary rate: 60 minutes
  D) Secondary volume: 500 mL, Secondary rate: 60 minutes

Question 2

The physician has ordered 1000 mL D5W IV to run at 75 mL/hr. What is the correct volume for infusion and rate for infusion on the infusion pump?
 
  A) Rate for infusion: 1000 mL, Volume for infusion: 75 mL
  B) Rate for infusion: 75 mL, Volume for infusion: 1000 mL
  C) Rate for infusion: 75 mL, Volume for infusion: 75 mL
  D) Rate for infusion: 1000 mL, Volume for infusion: 1000 mL


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prumorgan

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


silviawilliams41

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ricroger

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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