An IV is infusing at 125 mL/hr. Using tubing with a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL, what is the drip rate in drops per minute?

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A25 gtt/min
B33 gtt/min
C50 gtt/min
D42 gtt/min

✓ Correct answer: D. 42 gtt/min Convert mL/hr to mL/min first: 125 mL/hr divided by 60 min = 2.083 mL/min. Then multiply by drop factor: 2.083 × 20 = 41.66, which rounds to 42 gtt/min. Alternatively, use the formula: (mL/hr × Drop factor) divided by 60 = (125 × 20) divided by 60 = 41.66, rounds to 42 gtt/min.

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