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A patient receives $80 \mathrm{~mL}$ of heparin every 6 hours. If there are 900 units in each $\mathrm{mL}$, how many units does the patient receive in $24 \mathrm{hrs}$ ? 

   A patient receives $80 \mathrm{~mL}$ of heparin every 6 hours. If there are 900 units in each $\mathrm{mL}$, how many units does the patient receive in $24 \mathrm{hrs}$ ?
Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Indra K. Reddy,… 1st Edition
Chapter 15, Problem 45 ↓

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Since the patient receives 80 mL every 6 hours, in 24 hours the patient will receive: $80 \mathrm{mL} \times 4 = 320 \mathrm{mL}$  Show more…

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A patient receives $80 \mathrm{~mL}$ of heparin every 6 hours. If there are 900 units in each $\mathrm{mL}$, how many units does the patient receive in $24 \mathrm{hrs}$ ?
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Medication Dosage Calculation
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