Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer ticarcillin/clavulanate 3.1 g by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is ticarcillin/clavulanate 3.1 g in 50 ml 0.9% sodium chloride (NSS). The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To calculate the mL/hr rate for administering 3.1 g of ticarcillin/clavulanate over 30 minutes, we first convert 30 minutes to hours (30/60 = 0.5 hours). Next, we divide the total volume (50 ml) by the total time in hours (0.5 hours) to find the infusion rate per hour: 50 ml / 0.5 hours = 100 ml/hr. Therefore, the correct answer is A.
Choice B, C, D, E, F, and G are incorrect because they do not align with the calculated infusion rate based on the drug concentration and administration time provided in the question. Always ensure to calculate the infusion rate accurately to avoid medication errors.
Choice B, C, D, E, F, and G are incorrect because they do not align with the calculated infusion rate based on the drug concentration and administration time provided in the question. Always ensure to calculate the infusion rate accurately to avoid medication errors.