Elizabeth is to receive an infusion of 1250 units of drug P/hour. Prepared stock is 25 000 units in a 500 ml solution. The ml/hour required for this order would be
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30

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To find the ml/hour, first determine the concentration of the drug: 25,000 units in 500 ml means 50 units/ml. To deliver 1250 units/hour, divide 1250 by 50, which equals 25 ml/hour.

Elizabeth Is to Receive an Infusion of 1250 Units of Drug