Question

Amikacin 80 mg is ordered IVPB q12 h. The amikacin is dissolved in 100 mL D5W and is to be infused over 30 minutes. With a tubing drop factor of 15 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should be given?

Answer 1

Answer:

50 drops per minute

Explanation:

Tubing drop factor = 15 gtt/mL

Amount of fluid to be infused = 100 mL

Time = 30 minutes

A drop is denoted by gtt

The equation to find drops per minute (IV rate) is given by

gtt/min = Tubing drop factor×(Amount of fluid to be infused/time)

⇒gtt/min = 15×(100/30)

⇒gtt/min = 50

So, 50 drops per minute should be given.