LLLLL LILILO Medication order: heparin 2500 units/hr Drug available: heparin 20,000 units in 250 mL D5W...

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LLLLL LILILO Medication order: heparin 2500 units/hr Drug available: heparin 20,000 units in 250 mL D5W At what rate will you

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Heparin ordered at 2500 units/hr.

Drug strength is 20,000 units in 250ml D5W.

The rate of infusion will be

$20, 000units 250ml 80units/1ml$

$2500units80units =3125ml$

We will set the pump at 31.25ml/hr.

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