Calculate the Hourly Intravenous (IV) Flow Rates

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Essay

Calculate the hourly intravenous (IV) flow rates.
-Ordered: Diltiazem hydrochloride 5 mg per hr IV infusion for a patient with an arrhythmia.
Available from pharmacy: Diltiazem 200 mg in 250 mL NS.
a. What is the total drug:total volume ratio in solution?
b. What is the flow rate for this order to nearest tenth of an mL?
c. How many mg per mL are in the final concentration?

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