Chapter 13. Dosage protocol for special procedures (1 of 10) Sample Questions

1. How many milliliters of a heparin sodium injection containing 200,000 heparin units in 10 mL should be used to obtain 5,000 heparin units?
  1. A. 0.25 mL
  2. B. 25 mL
  3. C. 1.25 mL
  4. D. 2.25 mL
Answer
Ans: A
10mL/(200,000 units) × 5,000 units = 0.25 mL