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The physician has ordered Humulin NPH 56 units subcutaneously every morning 1/2 hour before meals. The medication is available as Humulin NPH 100 units/mL. How many units should the nurse administer?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The physician has ordered Fungizone (amphotericin B) 20 mg IVSS in 300 mL over 6 hours. The medication is available as Fungizone (amphotericin B) 50 mg/10mL. How many milliliters of medication should the nurse place in the IV bag?
 
  A) 4
  B) 10
  C) 50
  D) 300



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Answer to Question 1

56 units

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