Ordered: Two Lantus U-100, 10 mL vials; administer 18 units subcut once daily 

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Lantus U-100 contains 100 units/mL, so each 10 mL vial contains 10 mL × 100 units/mL = 1,000 units. Two vials contain 1,000 units × 2 = 2,000 units.

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