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The healthcare provider prescribes ganciclovir 375 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to infuse over 90 minutes. The pharmacy delivers ganciclovir 375 mg in a 150 mL IV bag. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter a whole number only.)

Correct Answer: 100

Rationale: Infusion rate = 150 mL / (90 / 60) hours = 100 mL/hour.

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