30. heparin 6,000 units is ordered, on stock you have 10,000 units/ml. how much heparin is needed for the…
30. heparin 6,000 units is ordered, on stock you have 10,000 units/ml. how much heparin is needed for the patient?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Set up proportion
Let $x$ be the volume of heparin needed. We have the proportion $\frac{6000\text{ units}}{x\text{ mL}}=\frac{10000\text{ units}}{1\text{ mL}}$.
Step2: Cross - multiply and solve
Cross - multiplying gives $10000x = 6000\times1$. Then $x=\frac{6000}{10000}$.
Step3: Simplify the result
$x = 0.6$ mL.
Answer:
$0.6$ mL