Question

problem 10

• order: heparin sodium 7500 units sc bid
• supply: heparin sodium 10,000 units/2 ml
• how many mls will you administer?

Explanation:

Step1: Find unit - concentration

The supply is 10000 units per 2 mL, so the concentration $C=\frac{10000}{2}=5000$ units/mL.

Step2: Calculate volume

We know the ordered dose $D = 7500$ units. Using the formula $V=\frac{D}{C}$, where $V$ is the volume to be administered. Substitute $D = 7500$ units and $C = 5000$ units/mL into the formula: $V=\frac{7500}{5000}=1.5$ mL.

Answer:

1.5 mL