Question

determine the flow rate for the following iv being administered by infusion pump. ampicillin 1.5 g in 50 ml 0.9% ns over 30 minutes: ____ ml/h (round to the nearest whole number)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify given values

Volume = 50 mL, Time = 30 minutes

Step2: Convert time to hours

$\text{Time (hours)} = \frac{30}{60} = 0.5$ hours

Step3: Calculate flow rate

$\text{Flow Rate (mL/h)} = \frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Time (hours)}} = \frac{50}{0.5}$

Answer:

100