3) A solution containing 500,000 units of polymyxin B sulfate in 20 mL of sterile water Injection is added to 500 mL of 5% dextrose iniection. The infusion is to be administered over 2.5 hours. If the administration set calibrates 10 drops/mL. At what rate, in drops per minar should the flow be adjusted to administer the infusion over the designated time interval? (Do not ignore volume contribution due to admixture).
3) A solution containing 500,000 units of polymyxin B sulfate in 20 mL of sterile water Injection is added to 500 mL of 5% dextrose iniection. The infusion is to be administered over 2.5 hours. If the administration set calibrates 10 drops/mL. At what rate, in drops per minar should the flow be adjusted to administer the infusion over the designated time interval? (Do not ignore volume contribution due to admixture).
Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.2P
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To be administered ; 500, 000 units of polymixin B in 20 ml sterile water.
Injection added to : 500 ml 5% dextrose.
Time of administration is 2.5 hours.
Drops per ml during administration: 10 drops/ml
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