Ordered: heparin infusion at 20 units/kg/h On hand: 25,000 units heparin/500 mL D5W The patient weighs 225 lb. The hourly dose is: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
2,046 units/h
Convert weight to kg
1 kg : 2.2 lb = x : 225 lb 
Calculate desired dose:
D = 20 units/kg × 102.3 kg
D = 2,046 units/h
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