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The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 1.5 grams of vancomycin to be infused over 90 minutes. The pharmacy supplies the medication in a bag labeled 1500 mg of Vancomycin in 250 mL of 0.9% saline. How many mL/hour should the nurse administer? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answer: 167 mL/hr

Rationale: Convert 90 minutes to 1.5 hours. Flow rate: 250 mL ÷ 1.5 hr = 166.67 mL/hr, rounded to 167 mL/hr.

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