A physician orders ceftizoxime sodium, 1 mg in 50 ml normal saline to be infused over 30 minutes. The drop factor is 15 drops per ml. A nurse prepares the flow rate at how many drops per minute?
A)20 drops
B)25 drops
C)30 drops
D)35 drops

Question

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To obtain flow rate, use the IV flow rate formula:
Total volume x drop factor = drops per minute
Time in minutes
50 ml x 15gtts/ml = 25 drops per minute
30 minutes

A Physician Orders Ceftizoxime Sodium, 1 Mg in 50 Ml