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Question 8 (Mandatory) (10 points) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). Order: Humulin Regular U- 500 units 240 units subcut stat Available: Exp. Date Control No 3942 AMX EL and Company Indianapolis, beaded during manuretat Sodium hydroxide andior hydrochloric acid 285, USA Each pen manufacture as a preservative 25 m contains 500 is of bio e Kapla cold place. Arild trading Seel MOUSEWINGS ON CONSORCU o r C N C 0002-8501-01 @ Litty 20 mL.U-500 HI-500 (Concentrated) Humulir REGULAR insulin human injection, USP (rDNA origin) 500 units per mL Warning-High Potency Not for Ordinary Use Rx only 0002-8501-016 c inoxide d during hum 3 What is the concentration of the insulin?

Answer 1

Solution: Ordered = 240 units subcutaneous.

Available: 500units in 1 ml.

The vial is of 20ml.

So, 500 units of insulin is present in 1 ml

Therefore, 240 units of insulin will be present = 240 ÷ 500 = 0.48 mL.

For 240 units, 0.48 ml should be taken from the vial for injection.