11. The physician ordered Regular insulin, 15 units before breakfast. The label states, "Regular Insulin, 100 Units/ml."
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11. The physician ordered Regular insulin, 15 units before breakfast. The label states, "Regular Insulin, 100 Units/ml." How many units of Regular insulin will you administer? 12. The postoperative order states, “Cefoxitin, 275 mg IM, q6h for 24 hours after surgery." The patient weighs 77 pounds. a. According to the label, is the dose safe for this patient? b. If the dose is safe, what volume will you administer? If it is not safe, what action will you take? Cefoxitin Ⓡ 0.75 g multidose vial For individuals weighing less than 50 kg the safe daily dose is 20 mg/kg/day to 35 mg/kg/day in equal doses every 6 hours. All others 45 mg/kg/day to 75 mg/kg/day in equal doses every 6 hours. Reconstitute with 2.8 ml Normal Saline yields approximately 3 ml after dilution.