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Chapter 23 Parenteral dose calculations (techmcq) Sample Questions

1. If normal saline (NS) is to be infused at 100 mL/h for 12 hours, what is the total volume of normal saline needed?

A. 1,000 mL
B. 1,800 mL
C. 1,500 mL
D. 1,200 mL

Ans: D

To calculate the total volume of normal saline needed, you can use the formula:
Total Volume = Infusion Rate × Infusion Time
Given:
Infusion Rate = 100 mL/h
Infusion Time = 12 hours
Substitute these values into the formula:
Total Volume=100 mL/h ×12 h
Total Volume=1,200 mL

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