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imowrer

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An IV solution originally scheduled to run at 125 mL/hr is behind schedule. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 20 gtt/mL. Agency policy allows a 25 increase in the base rate if there are no contraindications.
 
  Recalculate the mL/hr when this increase is put into effect. _____
  a. 42
  b. 94
  c. 156
  d. 175

Question 2

An IV solution originally scheduled to flow at a rate of 2 L in 24 hours is behind schedule. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. Agency policy allows a 25 increase in the base rate if there are no contraindications.
 
  Recalculate the gtt/min when this increase is put into effect. _____
  a. 83
  b. 63
  c. 26
  d. 21



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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