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Using an infusion pump, how should the pump be properly programmed? (Answer using a numerical value only; round to the nearest tenth.) mL/hr
Order: 500mg Vancomycin IVPB q12h
Supply: 500mg Vancomycin in 250 mL to infuse over 90 minutes
Available: Infusion pump



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Answer:

166.7 mL/hr

Explanation:

Using the given information, it can be determined that the pump will be infusing 250 mL of volume over 90 minutes.

By setting up a proportion and cross-multiplying, the infusion rate in mL per hour can be determined:

250 mL / 90 min = x mL / 60 min
90x = 250(60)
90x = 15000
x = 15000 ÷ 90

x = 166.7 mL

The infusion rate is 166.7 mL infused in 60 minutes. Therefore, the infusion pump should be programmed to 166.7 mL/hr.

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