« previous next »

Author Question: The patient is to receive heparin 1700 units/hr using an available solution of 25,000 units heparin ... (Read 119 times)

saraeharris

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jul 3, 2018
The patient is to receive heparin 1700 units/hr using an available solution of 25,000 units heparin in 1000 mL NS. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A drug is ordered to be administered IV at the initial rate of 2 mU/min., and may increase by 4 mU/min. q 15 min. to a maximum of 18 mU/min. The IV strength is 10 mU/mL.
 
  Calculate the initial flow rate in mL/h and construct a titration table for this order.


CharlieArnold

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

68 mL/hr

Answer to Question 2

The initial IV rate is 12 mL/h, and the titration table is:

Rationale :
Global Rationale:


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Treating the pregnant patient Treating the pregnant patient
Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
A physical therapist helping the patient on parallel bars. A physical therapist helping the patient on parallel bars.
Growth Accounting for Europe, A.D. 500–1700 Growth Accounting for Europe, A.D. 500–1700
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2) Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 2)
Video: Electrical Conduction System of the Heart

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library