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    The document provides instructions on how to calculate hourly IV heparin dosages based on orders and pre-mixed heparin solutions from the pharmacy. It lists 6 sample orders with the amount of heparin ordered per hour and the concentration and volume of heparin solution provided. The answers at the bottom provide the flow rate in cc/hr needed for each order's IV infusion based on the heparin amount ordered and concentration in the pre-mixed solution.

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    The document provides instructions on how to calculate hourly IV heparin dosages based on orders and pre-mixed heparin solutions from the pharmacy. It lists 6 sample orders with the amount of heparin ordered per hour and the concentration and volume of heparin solution provided. The answers at the bottom provide the flow rate in cc/hr needed for each order's IV infusion based on the heparin amount ordered and concentration in the pre-mixed solution.

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    CALCULATING HOURLY IV HEPARIN DOSAGES

    Determine the flow rate (ml/hr) for the following:


    1. Order: Heparin 1500 units per hr via IV infusion .
    Medication comes mixed from pharmacy:
    Heparin 25,000 units in 250 cc NS.
    2. Order: Heparin 1800 units per hr via IV infusion.
    Medication comes mixed from pharmacy:
    Heparin 20,000 units in 250 cc NS.
    3. Order: Heparin 1200 units per hr via IV infusion.
    Medication comes mixed from pharmacy:
    Heparin 25,000 units in 200 cc NS.
    4. Order: Heparin 800 units per hr via IV infusion.
    Medication comes mixed from pharmacy:
    Heparin 20,000 units in 100 cc NS.
    5. Order: Heparin 1000 units per hr via IV infusion.
    Medication comes mixed from pharmacy:
    Heparin 20,000 units in 150 cc NS.
    6. Order: Heparin 1100 units per hr via IV infusion.
    Medication comes mixed from pharmacy:
    Heparin 10,000 units in 100 cc NS.
    Answers:

    1. 15 cc/hr 5. 7.5 or 8 cc/hr


    2. 22.5 or 23 cc/hr 6. 11 cc/hr
    3. 9.6 or 10 cc/hr
    4. 4 cc/hr

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