A doctor prescribes an IV infusion of 150 mL of medication over 2 hours. The IV tubing delivers 20 gtt/ mL. What should be the drip rate per minute?

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A doctor prescribes an IV infusion
of 150 mL of medication over 2
hours. The IV tubing delivers 20 gtt/
mL. What should be the drip rate
per minute?
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