Question

A 33 % dextrous solution (33 mg per 100 mL of solution) is given intravenously. Suppose a total of 1.936 L of the solution is given over a 11-hour period. What is the flow rate in units of mL/hr?

(a) 176.0 mL/hr
(b) 182.4 mL/hr
(c) 188.8 mL/hr
(d) 195.2 mL/hr

Answer 1

The flow rate of a 33% dextrous solution given intravenously over 11 hours is 176.0 mL/hr when a total of 1.936 liters is administered.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the flow rate in mL/hr for a 33% dextrous solution given intravenously there are a few steps we can follow:

1. Convert the total volume of the solution given from liters to milliliters (since 1 liter = 1000 milliliters).
2. Divide the total volume in milliliters by the number of hours over which the solution was administered.

Now let's do the math:

• Total Volume = 1.936 Liters = 1,936 milliliters (since 1 Liter = 1,000 mL).
• Flow Rate = Total Volume / Total Time = 1,936 mL / 11 hours = 176 mL/hr.

Therefore, the flow rate is 176.0 mL/hr, which corresponds to option (a).