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burton19126

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A patient with renal failure has orders for Epogen 10,000 units subcutaneous every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; hold if hemoglobin is greater than 11 g/dL. The medication is supplied in 10,000 units per 1-mL vials.
 
  How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The physician orders insulin Levemir 14 units subcutaneous. The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


eliasc0401

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

1 mL

Answer to Question 2

14 units


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