Nursing math

Question

Heparin Bolus 5000 units IV drip at 1000 units per hr standard mixture of heparin 25,000U/500ml of D5W what rate in ml per hr should pump be set 

Answer 1

the concentration on hand is 50U/ml (25000U/ 500ml)

In order to administer 1000U/hr you would would determine how many mls that would be based on your concentration.

1000 divided by 50= 20ml to be administered per hour

Answer: 20ml/hr

(D)Desired x vehicle (U/ml) = ml/hr

(H)On Hand