A 250 mL IV solution contains 25,000 units of heparin. The desired dosage is 8 units/kg/hr. The patient weighs 220 Ibs. The drop factor is 60 gtts/mL.. How many units of heparin are in 5 mL of solution? (Hint: how many are in 1 mL? Now, how many are in 5?)

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A 250 mL IV solution contains 25,000 units of heparin. The desired dosage is 8 units/kg/hr. The patient weighs 220 Ibs. The drop factor is 60 gtts/mL.. How many units of heparin are in 5 mL of solution? (Hint: how many are in 1 mL? Now, how many are in 5?)
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