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1. IV Calculations w/ mEq

   janesnow replied to janesnow's topic in General Nursing

   I worked it out, just needed that assurance I think! It's gotta be: 250 x 10 divided by 60min = 42gtt/min --> add 5ml to bag, run for 4hrs Thank you for your help!

2. IV Calculations w/ mEq

   janesnow replied to janesnow's topic in General Nursing

   I'm lost actually. volume X gtt factor = gtt/min time But how do I factor in the mEq? 250ml x 10gtt = 41.6 = 42gtt/min? 60min Hang 1000mL bag over 4 hrs? 1000 = 250 4 so do I need to do 20 = 5 ? ...

3. IV Calculations w/ mEq

   janesnow posted a topic in General Nursing

   Doctor's order: N/S at 250mL/hr with 20mEQ KCl/L Available: Vial contains 20mEQ KCL/5mL Tubing factor: 10 1. What is the drip rate? 2. How much medication will you add to the primary bag?