An IV bag containing 50 mg/250 mL of nitroglycerin is to be administered at a rate of 39 mcg/min. Calculate the drip rate in drops/min if using a drip set that provides 19 drops per milliliter. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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An IV bag containing 50 mg/250 mL of nitroglycerin is to be administered at a rate of 39 mcg/min. Calculate the drip rate in drops/min if using a drip set that provides 19 drops per milliliter. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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