MedicationsQuestion 40 of 100
An insulin product is labeled 100 units/mL. A patient is instructed to inject 18 units. What volume corresponds to this dose?
a.0.018 mL
b.1.8 mL
c.0.9 mL
d.0.18 mL
Explanation
At a concentration of 100 units/mL, each unit equals 0.01 mL, so 18 units equals 0.18 mL. A volume of 1.8 mL would contain 180 units, 0.9 mL would contain 90 units, and 0.018 mL would contain only 1.8 units.
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