A Solution of 10,000 Units Heparin in 500 ML D5W

question 6

Essay

A solution of 10,000 units heparin in 500 mL D5W is to infuse via volumetric pump at 400 units/hr. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr.

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Definitions:

Antibody

A protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and binds to specific foreign substances, such as pathogens, to help neutralize or destroy them.

Virus

A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms, potentially causing disease.

Allergic Reaction

An allergic reaction is an immune system response to a usually harmless substance, resulting in symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe anaphylaxis.

Allergen

A substance that can cause an allergic reaction by stimulating the immune response in susceptible individuals.