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Calculate the IV flow rate of a liter of normal saline to be infused in 2 hours. The infusion set is calibrated for a drop factor of $5 \mathrm{gtt} / \mathrm{mL}$. Solve the problem by formula and proportion methods. 

   Calculate the IV flow rate of a liter of normal saline to be infused in 2 hours. The infusion set is calibrated for a drop factor of $5 \mathrm{gtt} / \mathrm{mL}$. Solve the problem by formula and proportion methods.
Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Indra K. Reddy,… 1st Edition
Chapter 14, Problem 35 ↓

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