Convert Milliunits to ML - Pitocin Drip Quiz & Flashcards

What is 1 unit in milliunits?

What is the composition of a single strength mix of Pitocin?

How many milliunits are in each ml if the available solution is ______ units per 1L?

What conversion is needed when calculating milliunits per milliliter?

For an order of 20 milliunit/min, how many ml/min is needed if available strength is 10 units/L?

How fast should the pump be set in ml/hr for an order of 20 mu/min?

How many ml/min are needed for an order of 6 mu/min if available is 10 u/500ml?

What is the ml/hr setting for an order of 6 mu/min at 10 u/500ml?

What is the result for an order of 16 mu/min at 10 u/500ml?

List the steps to remember when calculating infusion rates.

Pitocin Drip Flashcards

1 unit of Pitocin is equivalent to 1000 milliunits, important for dosage calculations.
Single strength mix of Pitocin delivers 10 units per 1 liter (1000 mL) for infusion.
Key conversions are required:
- Convert milliunits to units.
- Convert milliunits per minute to milliliters per hour.
- Determine the amount of milliunits in each milliliter.
To find the rate in milliliters per minute, multiply by 60 to obtain milliliters per hour.
For an order of 20 milliunits/minute with a base of 10 units per liter:
- 10 units equals 10,000 milliunits per liter.
- Conversion results in 10 milliunits per milliliter.
- To calculate ml/min, set up the equation: 10 mu/ml = 20 mu/xml and solve to get 2 ml/min.
- Convert to ml/hr by multiplying 2 ml/min by 60, yielding 120 ml/hr.
For an order of 6 milliunits/minute when 10 units is available in 500 ml:
- Calculate 10 units x 1000 = 10,000 milliunits in 500 ml ⇒ 20 milliunits/ml.
- For ml/min, use 20 mu/ml = 6 mu/xml, solving to find 0.3 ml/min.
- Conversion to ml/hr requires multiplying 0.3 ml/min by 60, which equals 18 ml/hr.
For an order of 16 milliunits/minute with the same concentration (10 units/500 ml):
- Maintain the same conversion to find 20 milliunits/ml.
- Setup 20 mu/ml = 16 mu/xml and solve for x to find 0.8 ml/min.
- Convert to ml/hr by multiplying 0.8 ml/min by 60, resulting in 48 ml/hr.
Always solve for:
- milliunits per milliliter,
- milliliters per minute,
- milliliters per hour for accurate administration.
For an order of 15 milliunits/minute with available dosages of 20 units in 1000 ml, similar calculations will apply.

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