A heparin drip (IV) has been ordered that contains 10,000 units of heparin in 1000ml of...

A heparin drip (IV) has been ordered that contains 10,000 units of heparin in 1000ml of D5W (5% dextrose in water). The drip is set to run at 50 ml/hr. How many units of heparin does the patient receive in 24 hrs? (Dimensional analysis)

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The drip is set at 50 ml/hr.
50 ml = 1 hour.

X ml = 24 hours

X = 50*24 =1200 ml

1000 ml of drip contains 10,000 units of heparin

1200 ml= Y

Y= 10,000*12000/1000=,120,000 units of heparin

Therefore, 120,000 units of heparin is received by the patient in 24 hrs.

queen_honey_blossom answered 1 year ago

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