Safe infusion practices ensure effective and complication-free treatment. What is the appropriate infusion rate for this medication? See the answer below!
The health care provider on a medical-surgical unit prescribes vancomycin 1,250 mg IV to infuse over 90 minutes. The medication is supplied as 1,250 mg diluted in 250 mL of normal saline.
At what rate (mL/hr) should the provider set the IV pump?
- Round to the nearest tenth.
- Use a leading zero if it applies.
- Do not use a trailing zero.
- Any rounding should be completed at the end of the calculation.
- The answer must be numeric only.
- Do not add any units of measurement.
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Key Takeaways
- Understand the order: rate equals total volume divided by infusion time, then convert to mL/hr.
- Keep units consistent and apply standard dose-to-volume conversions as needed.
- Verify your calculation with a quick check to ensure accuracy before administration.
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