Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 1 g via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is 1 g ceftriaxone sodium in 100 ml. dextrose 5% in water. The nurse should set the pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
200
Rationale
100 mL over 30 min (0.5 hr): 100 ├À 0.5 = 200 mL/hr.