A pharmacist compounds a solution for IV infusion by adding 34 mL of a 1:200 solution of Drug A to an IV bag containing 415 mL of D5W. No volume is removed from the bag prior to adding the medication. The medication order states to administer the IV infusion at a rate of 8 mcg per minute. Calculate the rate of infusion in mL/hr. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305143531
Author:CURREN
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Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
Section: Chapter Questions
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A pharmacist compounds a solution for IV infusion by adding 34 mL of a 1:200 solution of Drug A to an IV bag containing 415 mL of D5W. No volume is removed from the bag prior to adding the medication. The medication order states to administer the IV infusion at a rate of 8 mcg per minute. Calculate the rate of infusion in mL/hr. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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