Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The physician orders heparin sodium 6000 units SQ. The pharmacy sends a vial of heparin 10,000 units/mL. How many mL will the patient receive per dose? (Round to the nearest tenth and label your answer.)
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Using the formula: (6000 units / 10,000 units/mL) x 1 mL = 0.6 mL.