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9. Physician order reads: Administer 20,000 Units of Heparin subcutaneous injection once a day. The pharmacy provides Heparin 8,000 Units in 1 ml solution. How many milliliters with the nurse administer?
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Amount to administer=Desired dose/Dose on hand*amount in which drug comes

Desired dose=20,000 units

Dose on hand=8000 units

Amount=1ml

20,000/8000*1= 2.5 ml

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