An IV infusion containing 2 g of medication in 1 L of normal saline is to...

An IV infusion containing 2 g of medication in 1 L of normal saline is to infuse at 2 to 3 mg/min.

What is the mL/hr flow range:______________

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An IV infusion containing 2 g of medication in 1 L of normal saline.

2 gram = 2000mg and 1 litter = 1000 ml

so, 2000 mg in 1000 ml

It should be infuse at 2 to 3 mg/min

- At 2 mg per minute range

1 ml per minute then, 60 ml per hour.

- At 3 mg per minute range

1.5 ml per minute then, 90 ml per hour. ()

Answer - The flow range will be 60 ml to 90 ml per hour

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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