Question

750 mg

of a drug is to be given in 400 ML glucose 5% over 90 minutes. What
is the rate in ML/ hr?

Answer 1

To administer 750 mg of a drug in 400 mL glucose 5% over 90 minutes, the infusion should be set to a flow rate of 266.67 mL/hr.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rate in ML/hr for administering 750 mg of a drug in 400 ML glucose 5% over 90 minutes can be calculated by first determining the flow rate required to administer the entire volume of 400 mL within the 90-minute time frame. To find the rate in mL/hr, use the formula:

Flow rate (mL/hr) = (Total Volume (mL) / Time (hr)).

Since we are given the time in minutes, we need to convert it to hours:

90 minutes = 1.5 hours.

Now, calculate the flow rate:

Flow rate (mL/hr) = (400 mL / 1.5 hours) = 266.67 mL/hr.

Therefore, the IV infusion should be set to a flow rate of 266.67 mL/hr to administer the drug in the specified time.