Question

A drop set of 20 gtt/mL is used to run a liter of fluid at 50 gtt/min. How long will it take for the liter to run out?

Answer 1

Answer: 400 Minutes

Step-by-step explanation: 20 gtt/mL ÷ 50 gtt/min

⇒ 20/50 (gtt/gtt)(min/mL)

= 2/5 min/mL.

For a liter to run out it will take

⇒ 2/5 × 1000 = 400 minutes