Title: Prescribed is ondansetron 4 mg IV for a client with a central venous access. The pharmacy provides ... Post by: Chellemonia on Jan 26, 2018 Prescribed is ondansetron 4 mg IV for a client with a central venous access. The pharmacy provides ondansetron 4 mg in 50 mL of D5W to infuse over 15 minutes. The nurse will program the volumetric infusion pump at:
a. 200 mL/hr. c. 50 mL/hr. b. 150 mL/hr. d. 100 mL/hr. Title: Prescribed is ondansetron 4 mg IV for a client with a central venous access. The pharmacy provides ... Post by: Sb1117 on Jan 26, 2018 ANS: A
Feedback A Correct: Cross multiply X/60 min = 50 mL/15 min, which = 15X = 3000. Divide 3000 by 15 = 200 mL/hr, which can be administered at that rate through a CVAD (central venous access device). B Incorrect: This is an incorrect result. C Incorrect: This is an incorrect result. D Incorrect: This is an incorrect result. |