NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Dosage Calculation Questions Questions
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The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribed azithromycin 500 mg daily for a client with sepsis. The medication label reads 500 mg of azithromycin mixed in 250 mL of 0.9% saline. The drop factor is 15. The nurse sets the flow rate at how many drops per minute? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 63 gtts/minute
Rationale: Assume 1-hour infusion (standard for azithromycin IV). Calculate: (250 mL × 15 gtts/mL) ÷ 60 min = 3750 gtts ÷ 60 = 62.5 gtts/min, rounded to 63 gtts/min.
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