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)

Given Information: Volume: 150 mL Infusion time: 90 minutes Calculate the total infusion time in hours 90 minutes / 60 min/hour = 1.5 hours Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hour Infusion rate = Total volume / Infusion time Infusion rate = 150 mL / 1.5 hours = 100 mL/hour