Heparin therapy is based on the patient's body weight in kilograms. What is the rate used for an IV bolus infusion?
1. 80 units/kg
2. 65 units/kg
3. 5 units/kg
4. 18 units/kg
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Weight-based dosing uses the patient's body weight in kilograms with a calculated IV bolus in-fusion rate of 80 units/kg.
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