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    Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam
    Calculation

    A patient is receiving heparin 25,000 units in 500mL of D5W infusing at 17 mL/hr. How many units/hr is the patient receiving? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the nearest whole number.

    units/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Determine concentration: 25,000 units ÷ 500 mL = 50 units/mL Step 2: Calculate units/hr: 17 mL/hr × 50 units/mL = 850 units/hr Final Answer: 850

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