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bobbie

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The physician orders heparin 3500 units subcutaneous daily postoperatively. The medication is supplied in 5000 units/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? _________
 
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Question 2

The physician orders Imitrex 4 mg subcutaneous for migraine headache. The medication is supplied in 12 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ___________________ _
 
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perkiness

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Answer to Question 1

0.7 mL

Answer to Question 2

0.33 mL




bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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