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nmorano1

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The physician has ordered Heparin 30 mL/hr per infusion pump. The medication is available as Heparin 20,000 units in 1000 mL 1/2 NS. How many units/hour will the patient receive?
 
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The physician has ordered Heparin 850 units/hour per infusion pump. The medication is available as Heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL 1/2 NS. How many milliliters per hour will the patient receive?
 
  A) 17
  B) 18
  C) 19
  D) 20


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cupcake16

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

600 units/hr

Answer to Question 2

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nmorano1

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

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Excellent

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