Question

How many milliliters would be needed to administer 6,000 units of heparin to a patient if the concentration of the heparin is 10,000 units/ml?

Answer 1

Answer:

10000 units/ml = 6000units/x ml = 0.6 ml

Explanation:

Set the problem, Take what you have: Heparin 10,000units/ml

and what you need: 6000 units/ x ml

10,000 units               6000 units

      ml                              x ml                  

10000 x = 6000

10000       10000

x = 0.6ml