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The physician orders a continuous heparin drip at 1250 units/h for pulmonary embolus. The IV is supplied in 25,000 units heparin in 500 mL D5W. How many milliters per hour will the pump be programmed for ? Show work
It is given that the available heparin dose is, 25,000 units in 500 mL
The prescribed dose is, 1250 units/hour
500 mL contains 25,000 units
X ml contains 1250 units
X = 1250 units* 500 mL/ 25,000 units
X = 25 mL
Thus, 25 mL of heparin must be administered per hour