A patient requires a subcutaneous injection of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for VTE prophylaxis. The prescribed dose is dalteparin 5000 units. ...

Question

A patient requires a subcutaneous injection of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for VTE prophylaxis. The prescribed dose is dalteparin 5000 units. The available pre-filled syringe is dalteparin 10,000 units in 0.4 mL. What volume should be administered?

Accepted Answer

0.2 mL

Answer

0.1 mL

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0.3 mL

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0.4 mL

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0.5 mL

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Dose Calculation

A patient requires a subcutaneous injection of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for VTE prophylaxis. The prescribed dose is dalteparin 5000 units. The available pre-filled syringe is dalteparin 10,000 units in 0.4 mL. What volume should be administered?