Exam 10: Dosages Measured in Units

A patient has orders for Fragmin 10,000 international units twice a day for deep vein thrombosis prevention.The Fragmin is available in 5000 international units per 0.4 milliliter vials.How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________

The physician orders insulin Lantus 26 units subcutaneous.The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL.

The physician orders heparin 5500 units subcutaneous for deep vein thrombosis prevention.The medication is supplied in 10,000 units/mL.How many milliliters will the nurse administer? ____________________

The physician orders Humulin NPH insulin 20 units plus Humulin R insulin 11 units subcutaneous every evening.The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL.How many units will the nurse administer? ____________________

The physician has ordered nystatin 500,000 units swish and swallow every 6 hours for a patient with candidiasis.The nystatin is available in 100,000 units per 1-mL concentration.How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________

The physician orders insulin Lantus 40 units subcutaneous.The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL.

A patient has orders for Fragmin 2500 international units twice a day for deep vein thrombosis prevention.The Fragmin is available in 5000 international units per 0.4 milliliter vials.How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________

Heparin 10,000 units subcutaneous every 12 hours is ordered for a patient after a stent placement.The heparin is available in 20,000 units per 1-mL concentration.How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________

The physician orders insulin Levemir 24 units subcutaneous.The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL.

The physician orders insulin Humalog 10 units subcutaneous.The medication is supplied in 100 units/mL.