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ilovemarkb | 17:24 Tue 06th Mar 2012 | Quizzes & Puzzles
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A patient is to recieve 1.5 litres of 5% dextrose over 8 hours. Calculate the drip rate in drops/min......via standard giving set -20 drops/ml



(i got 62.3) ???? sounds odd ?!!
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Hi- I've just seen this. Assuming I understand you:

Total dose of 1.5 litres = 1500ml
1500ml = 30000 drops (based on 20 drops per ml)
8 hours = 480 mins
Drip rate = 30000/480 = 62.5 drops per minute
20:04 Tue 06th Mar 2012
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thankyou!!
21:29 Tue 06th Mar 2012
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I can do maths but know nothing about nursing. I've assumed I don't need to make any allowance for the dextrose strength being 5%. Please check the answer seems right before dripfeeding this patient!
06:20 Wed 07th Mar 2012
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lol!! just practicing for forthcoming exam in April! (still a student) xx
10:59 Wed 07th Mar 2012

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