Infusion order information

PTCB PTCE
Order Entry and Processing
Select all that apply
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which entries describe an IV infusion in terms of volume or rate for a pharmacy technician reviewing an order? Select all that apply.

Volume expressed in mL✓ Correct

Milliliters describe a volume.
Volume expressed in L✓ Correct

Liters describe a volume.
Rate expressed in mL per hour✓ Correct

This combines volume and time.
Mass expressed in mg✗ Incorrect

Milligrams are a mass unit.
Mass expressed in mcg✗ Incorrect

Micrograms are a mass unit.

Answer

A. Volume expressed in mL · B. Volume expressed in L · C. Rate expressed in mL per hour

Rationale

An IV order can express a volume on its own or a delivery rate over time. A mass unit describes a different kind of quantity.

RememberDistinguish volume, rate and mass units.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 5 Math Calculations Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · EQUIVALENCIES · 2nd edition, 2023

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