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jazziefee

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Using dimensional analysis, calculate the correct dosage of an initial bolus of heparin sodium to administer as 80 units/kg by intravenous push to a man who weighs 259 lb. The drug is available as a solution of 10,000 units/10 mL. Give the answer in mL.
 
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A patient is prescribed to receive 750 mg of metformin (Glucophage) oral solution through a nasogastric tube. You have on hand the oral solution with a concentration of 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should you administer through the tube?
 
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Answer to Question 1

9.4

Answer to Question 2

7.5




jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Excellent

 

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