What rate will you set the pump


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You have a patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation at a heart rate of 140bpm. The provider orders diltiazem 20mg bolus IV push and continuous infusion starting at 5mg/hr. The bolus has been administered and the continuous infusion needs to be started. The pharmacy sends you a bag of diltiazem 125mg/100mL NS. What rate will you set the pump?

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