Heparin 2000 units/hr is to infuse utilizing an available ...

[kellyjaisingh]

Heparin 2000 units/hr is to infuse utilizing an available solution of 50,000 units in 500 mL. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Order: Mefoxin (cefoxitin sodium) 1 g IVPB q.6h. The manufacturer recommends reconstituting the 1g vial with 10 mL of sterile water, adding it to 100 mL of D5W, and infusing the medication over 60 minutes.
 
  At how many drops per minute will you set the IV to infuse if the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL? 1. 250 gtt/min.
  2. 28 gtt/min.
  3. 10 gtt/min.
  4. 25 gtt/min.

[nmyers]

Answer to Question 1

20 mL/hr

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1:

[kellyjaisingh]

Excellent

[alvinum]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it