Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftazidime 2 g via intermittent IV over 30 min to a client who has osteomyelitis. The amount available is ceftazidime 2 g/50 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct answer
100
Rationale
To deliver 50 mL over 30 minutes, calculate: (50 mL / 0.5 hr) = 100 mL/hr.