Chapter 23: Heparin Calculations

Chapter 23: Heparin Calculations

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

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1. Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).

Order: 50,000 units of heparin in 1 L D5 0.9% NS to infuse at 40 mL/hr

units/hr = _____

ANS:  2,000

PTS:   1                    MSC:  IV Calculations

2. Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).

Order: 30,000 units of heparin in 500 mL D5W to infuse at 15 mL/hr

units/hr = _____

ANS:  900

PTS:   1                    MSC:  IV Calculations

3. Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).

Order: 25,000 units of heparin in 250 mL D5W to infuse at 8 mL/hr

units/hr = _____

ANS:  800

PTS:   1                    MSC:  IV Calculations

4. Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).

Order: 10,000 units of heparin in 500 mL 0.9% NS to infuse at 120 mL/hr

units/hr = _____

ANS:  2,400

PTS:   1                    MSC:  IV Calculations

5. Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).

Order: 45,000 units of heparin in 1,000 mL D5 /2 NS at 25 mL/hr

units/hr = _____

ANS:  1,125

PTS:     1          MSC:   IV Calculations