The prescriber orders heparin 10,000 units SC; the dose on hand is 40,000 units/mL. What is the correct dosage, in mL, that should be given?

Name: The prescriber orders heparin 10,000 units SC; the dose on hand is 40,000 units/mL. What is the correct dosage, in mL, that should be given?
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To calculate the correct dosage in mL, divide the ordered dose (10,000 units) by the concentration on hand (40,000 units/mL). This gives 10,000 units / 40,000 units/mL = 0.25 mL.

The Prescriber Orders Heparin 10,000 Units SC; the Dose on Hand