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A client is to receive 10 milliUnits per minute of oxytocin IV infusion via a pump. If the order states: oxytocin 30 Units mixed in 500 mL Lactated Ringers, at how many milliliters per hour should the infusion run? Inlcude a label with your answer.
Using the formula, D/H x Q
D=desired dose of drug=10milliunits
H=dose of drug in hand=30unit=30, 000milliunits
Q=total volume of fluid=500ml
D/H×Q=10milliunit/30000milliunit×500ml
Ml =0.166667
Multiply by 60 minutes
=0.166667×60
=10ml/hour
Ie 30 units of oxytocin in 500ml can infuse 10ml /hr.