Directions: Calculate the dosages, use labels where provided, and shade in the dosages on the syringe where provided. Round answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated. Order: Heparin 4,400 units subcut daily Available:
a. What type of syringe would you use? _______________
b. How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL
c. Shade in the dosage on the syringe.
ANS:
a. Tuberculin syringe
b. 0.44
c.
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