Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Doxycycline 75 mg in 100 milliliters of D5W is to be administered over 1 hour using intravenous tubing with a calibration of 30gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should be given? (Only type in the number)
Correct answer
50
Rationale
Drip rate: (100 mL ├À 60 min) ├ù 30 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.