Aheparin drip (iv) has been ordered that contains 10,000 units of heparin in 1000ml of d5w (5% dextrose in water). the drip is set to run at 50 ml/hr. how many units of heparin does the patient receive in 24 hrs? (dimensional analysis)

12,000 units of heparin are received by patient in 24 hours.

Explanation:

10,000 units of heparin in 1000ml of D5W.

Units of heparin in 1 mL =

Rate at heparin drip set at = 50 ml/hour

Units of heparin in 50 ml of solution =

500 units of heparin are received by patient in an every hour.So, in 24 hours patient will receive:

of heparin

12,000 units of heparin are received by patient in 24 hours.