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Order: Magnesium Sulfate 1 gram in 100mLs 0.09% NaCl over 2 hours. IV tubing has a drop factor of 30 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute will you give?

A.

25 gtt/min

B.

1500 gtt/min

C.

50 gtt/min

D.

83 gtt/min

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. 25 gtt/min: Calculating the correct rate reveals that this is not the correct answer.

 

B. 1500 gtt/min: This rate is too high; the calculation does not support this answer.

 

C. 50 gtt/min: To calculate: (100 mL / 120 min) × 30 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.

 

D. 83 gtt/min: This is too high based on the calculation.


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Calcium 10 mg/dL: This calcium level is within the normal range (8.6-10.2 mg/dL) and does not require intervention.

B. Sodium 136 mEq/L: This sodium level is within the normal range (135-145 mEq/L).

C. Potassium 2.3 mEq/L: This potassium level is critically low; bumetanide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dangerous cardiac dysrhythmias.

D. Magnesium 1.4 mEq/L: While slightly low, this magnesium level is only mildly decreased and not as immediately concerning as the potassium level.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. 25 gtt/min: Calculating the correct rate reveals that this is not the correct answer.

B. 1500 gtt/min: This rate is too high; the calculation does not support this answer.

C. 50 gtt/min: To calculate: (100 mL / 120 min) × 30 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.

D. 83 gtt/min: This is too high based on the calculation.

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