Question

which of the following iv flow rates should a pharmacy technician use to administer a 1-l bag of 0.9% sodium chloride to a patient over 8 hr?
175 ml/hr
150 ml/hr
200 ml/hr
125 ml/hr
question 27
1 point
a pharmacy technician receives a prescription for 18 mg/kg for an infant who weighs 10.6 kg (23.3 lb). which of the following is the specific dose the technician should prepare?
145.4 mg
95.4 mg
190.8 mg

Explanation:

First Question (IV Flow Rate)

Step1: Convert volume to mL

1 L = 1000 mL.

Step2: Calculate flow rate

Flow rate = $\frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Time}}$ = $\frac{1000\ \text{mL}}{8\ \text{hr}}$ = 125 mL/hr.

Step1: Identify formula

Dose = Weight (kg) × Dose per kg (mg/kg).

Step2: Substitute values

Weight = 10.6 kg, Dose per kg = 18 mg/kg. So Dose = $10.6\ \text{kg} \times 18\ \text{mg/kg}$ = 190.8 mg.

Answer:

125 mL/hr

Second Question (Dose Calculation)