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An IV solution of Zosyn 3.375 g in 50 mL Normal Saline (NS) is to run over 30 minutes. What is the flow rate if the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL?
Answer:
Given Volume = 50 mL
Time = 30 minutes
Drop factor = 15 gtt /mL
FORMULA:
Flow Rate ( gtt / min ) ( Volume ( mL) Time ( min) ) Drop factor ( gtt /mL)
= ( 50 mL 30 min ) 15 gtt /mL
= ( 1.66 mL / min ) 15 gtt /mL
= 25 gtt / min.
Flow Rate 25 gtt / min.