Author Question: Calculate the flow rate in drops/minute for the following IV order: 1000 mL of NS over 12 hours ... (Read 73 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Calculate the flow rate in drops/minute for the following IV order: 1000 mL of NS over 12 hours using a 60 gtt/mL infusion set.

1. 83 gtt/min
2. 73 gtt/min
3. 63 gtt/min
4. 53 gtt/min

Question 2

A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise. The patient was started on Januvia, a new incretin. The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on what lab values?

1. CBC
2. TSH
3. Creatinine clearance
4. BUN

yuyiding · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
The rate at which IV fluids are given is flow rate and is measured in drops/minute.

Answer to Question 2

3
The dose of medication is adjusted based on the creatinine clearance and kidney function.