Pharmacology · practice question
A heparin infusion of 25,000 units in 250 mL D5W runs at 10 mL/hr. How many units per hour is the client receiving? (number only)
Fill in the blankMedium
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
1000 or 1,000 or 1000 units or 1,000 units or 1000 units/hr or 1,000 units/hr or 1000 units/hour or 1,000 units/hour
Why
Concentration: 25,000 units ÷ 250 mL = 100 units/mL. 100 units/mL × 10 mL/hr = 1,000 units/hr.
References
- A current nursing drug handbook (e.g. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses)
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