Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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What units is insulin dosing ordered in?
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Dosing of a drug means the amount of drug that needs to be taken at a time. Drug dosing can be in various forms like milligrams(mg),millilitre(ml) & more,
Insulin is a drug that is used to treat diabetes mellitus. This drug helps to keep the blood sugar levels within normal limits and prevents hyperglycemia. Insulin doses are determined by the blood sugar levels of the patient.
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