Heparin therapy is based on the patient's body weight in kilograms. Which represents the rate used for an IV bolus infusion?
a. 80 units/kg
b. 65 units/kg
c. 5 units/kg
d. 18 units/kg
ANS: A
Weight-based dosing uses the patient's body weight in kilograms with a calculated IV bolus infusion rate of 80 units/kg.
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