Basic Drug Calculations: Problem 6

Ordered: Infuse 2 L of Lactated Ringers solution in 24 hours.  The administration set has 12 gtts/ml.  How many gtts/min will you administer the IV?

2000 ml   X  12 gtts/ml   = x   
  24 hr           60 min/hr

24000 = x
1440

16.7 gtts/min or 17 gtts/min = x

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