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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
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    An adolescent with meningococcal meningitis is receiving a continuous IV infusion of penicillin G, which is prescribed as 20 million units in a total volume of 2 liters of normal saline every 24 hours. The pharmacy delivers 10 million units/liter of normal saline. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

    mL/hour

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Identify the total volume. 2 liters = 2000 mL Step 2: Identify the infusion time. 24 hours Step 3: Calculate the infusion rate. 2000 ÷ 24 = 83.33 Rounded to the nearest whole number = 83 mL/hour

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