Drug Calculations
(LO 15-12) The physician orders Novolin R Regular U-100 insulin 8 U with Novolin N U-100 insulin 20 U subcutaneously before breakfast. Describe the setup procedure and prepare to administer _______________ units to your patient.
Inject 20 units of air into the NPH insulin vial then remove the needle. Inject 8 units of air into the Regular insulin vial leaving the needle in the vial. Turn the vial of Regular insulin upside down and withdraw to the 8-unit mark on the syringe.
After rolling the vial of NPH insulin in your hands to mix it, insert the needle into the NPH vial, turn it upside down and withdraw back to the 28-unit mark (8 U Regular insulin and 20 U NPH insulin).
Be careful not to withdraw more than 28 units.
Administer 28 units of insulin (8 units of Regular insulin and 20 U NPH) to the patient.