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    ATI LPN Pharmacology and Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam

    Calculate the mL's of Heparin you will administer. Order: Heparin 100,000 units IV 98h Available: Heparin 25,000 units/10 mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Given: Ordered dose of Heparin: 100,000 units Concentration of Heparin: 25,000 units/10 mL Step 1: Set up the proportion: Desired dose (units) / Volume to administer (mL) = Concentration (units/mL) Step 2: Substitute the values: 100,000 units / Volume = 25,000 units/10 mL Step 3: Solve for the unknown volume: Volume = 100,000 units / (25,000 units/10 mL) Volume = 100,000 units x (10 mL / 25,000 units) Volume = 40 mL

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