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Am a new nurse. The Dr Ordered Zosyn 3.375mg IV q6HR. The bag says 100ml vol, 200ml/hr to infuse over 30 min, what rate do you set the pump at? Please i need an answer. Thanks
Really? Find your preceptor and ask for him or her to guide you. Much love to you from one new nurse to another but you need to be able to calculate this on your own.

Umm the answer is in your post itself.. as in the directions..

As the previous poster said - you answered your own question. If you are ever unsure of something it is more important to be safe (and ask a question) than appear that you know what you are doing and make a mistake. NEVER be afraid to ask questions -- put your pride aside and practice safely. Good luck...

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Quote from santos2010am a new nurse. the dr ordered zosyn 3.375mg iv q6hr. the bag says 100ml vol, 200ml/hr to infuse over 30 min, what rate do you set the pump at? please i need an answer. thanks

set the pump at a rate of 200, thus the 100ml bag will infuse in 30 min.

Is this some sort of a trick question?The only thing I will say that is (sorta) in defense of the OP: we occationally get IV meds (such as antibiotics) that have an infusion rate listed on the label different from the infusion rate that comes up when it is entered into the pump.

Quote from santos2010am a new nurse. the dr ordered zosyn 3.375mg iv q6hr. the bag says 100ml vol, 200ml/hr to infuse over 30 min, what rate do you set the pump at? .....really? please i need an answer. thanks

Quote from santos2010am a new nurse. the dr ordered zosyn 3.375mg iv q6hr. the bag says 100ml vol, 200ml/hr to infuse over 30 min, what rate do you set the pump at? please i need an answer. thanks

You can't be serious. The answer is part of what you typed. Get help.

Quote from santos2010Am a new nurse. The Dr Ordered Zosyn 3.375mg IV q6HR. The bag says 100ml vol, 200ml/hr to infuse over 30 min, what rate do you set the pump at? Please i need an answer. Thanks

Ok, seriously? I see only two options, 1-you're a student and still dont know enough to make you anything but dangerous, and wanting others to answer questions out of the textbook for you or 2-You are a seriously dangerous nurse and i hope that you seek help quickly for your own license and the safety of your patients.