Dosages measured in units
The physician orders penicillin G procaine 600,000 units IM for syphilis. The medication is supplied in 1,200,000 units/ mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
0.5 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?
0.55 mL.
The physician orders heparin 3500 units subcutaneous daily postoperatively. The medication is supplied in 5000 units/ mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
0.7 mL.
The physician orders insulin lispro 17 units subcutaneous. The medication is supplied in 100 units/ mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
17 mL.
The physician orders Humulin NPH insulin 20 units plus Humulin R insulin in 11 units subcutaneous every evening. The medication is supplied in 100 units/ mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
31 Units.
The physician orders Humulin NPH insulin 24 units plus Humulin R insulin 10 units subcutaneous every afternoon. The medication is supplied in 100 units/ mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer.
34 Units.
The physician orders Humulin NPH insulin 42 units plus Humulin R insulin 20 units subcutaneous every morning. The medication is supplied in 100 units/ mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
62 Units.
The physician orders Humulin NPH insulin 52 units plus Humulin R insulin 16 units subcutaneous every morning. The medication is supplied in 100 units/ mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
68 Units.
