The doctor ordered heparin 7500 units SC stat. The pharmacy sends Heparin Sodium 5,000 units/1 ml. How many mI will be

Question

administered to the patient? Show all work
(Round to the nearest tenth if applicable)
The patient will be given
ml per dose

Answer 1

To determine the amount of Heparin Sodium to administer in ml, we can use a ratio between the ordered dose and the concentration of the medication.

First, let's set up the ratio:

(7500 units / 1) = (x ml / 5000 units)

Cross-multiplying, we get:

7500(5000) = 1(x)

37500000 = x

x = 37500000 ml

However, since the question asks for the answer rounded to the nearest tenth, we get:

x ≈ 37500000 ml ≈ 37500000 ml

Therefore, the patient will be given 37500000 ml per dose.