IV piggyback pump rate practice problems
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For study and exam practice, not for patient care. The orders in these problems are written for practice. In the clinic, follow the prescriber's order, your facility's protocols, and your pharmacy.
Problem 1
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for fluconazole 200 mg in 100 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 30 minutes. The nurse will program an infusion pump for this IV piggyback dose. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 200 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 30 ÷ 60 = 0.5 hours.
- mL/hr = 100 mL ÷ 0.5 hours = 200 mL/hr.
- 200 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
Problem 2
Order: cefazolin 2 g in 100 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 30 minutes. Available: cefazolin 2 g in 100 mL premixed IV bag. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 200 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 30 ÷ 60 = 0.5 hours.
- mL/hr = 100 mL ÷ 0.5 hours = 200 mL/hr.
- 200 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
Problem 3
Order: ciprofloxacin 200 mg in 100 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 60 minutes. The pharmacy has sent the bag labeled as ciprofloxacin 200 mg in 100 mL for the client's IV pump. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 100 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 60 ÷ 60 = 1 hour.
- mL/hr = 100 mL ÷ 1 hour = 100 mL/hr.
- 100 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
Problem 4
Order: cefazolin 3 g in 150 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 30 minutes. Available: cefazolin 3 g in 150 mL premixed bag. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 300 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 30 ÷ 60 = 0.5 hours.
- mL/hr = 150 mL ÷ 0.5 hours = 300 mL/hr.
- 300 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
Problem 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg in 200 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 60 minutes. The nurse will administer the infusion using an infusion pump. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 200 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 60 ÷ 60 = 1 hour.
- mL/hr = 200 mL ÷ 1 hour = 200 mL/hr.
- 200 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
Problem 6
Order: cefazolin 1 g in 50 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 30 minutes. The nurse is preparing the intermittent infusion for a client using an infusion pump. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 100 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 30 ÷ 60 = 0.5 hours.
- mL/hr = 50 mL ÷ 0.5 hours = 100 mL/hr.
- 100 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
Problem 7
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone 1 g in 50 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 30 minutes. The nurse is preparing the infusion using an electronic infusion pump. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 100 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 30 ÷ 60 = 0.5 hours.
- mL/hr = 50 mL ÷ 0.5 hours = 100 mL/hr.
- 100 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
Problem 8
A client with a fungal infection of the esophagus is receiving treatment through a peripheral IV line. The prescription reads: fluconazole 200 mg in 100 mL IV as an intermittent infusion over 60 minutes. At how many mL/hr should the nurse set the infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number.
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Answer: 100 mL/hr
- Convert minutes to hours: 60 ÷ 60 = 1 hour.
- mL/hr = 100 mL ÷ 1 hour = 100 mL/hr.
- 100 mL/hr is exact, so no rounding is needed.
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