Question

1. Insulin glargine (Podevta) injection is available in 10-mL vials containing 100 units/mL. How many milliliters would a patient administer for:

(a.) a starting dose of 10 units and

(b.) a maintenance dose of 4 units?

Answer 1

ANSWER :

▪︎Available : Insulin glargine 10 ml vial containing 100units/ml

▪︎Order :

a)Starting dose of 10 units

100 units --------> 1ml

10 units ----------> ??

= (10 × 1 ) ÷ 100 = 0.1 ml

So, 0.1 ml of starting dose of insulin glargine should be administered to the patient.

b)Maintenance dose of 4 units

100 units --------> 1ml

4 units --------> ??

= ( 4 × 1 ) ÷ 100 = 0.04 ml

So, 0.04 ml of maintenance dose of insulin glargine should be administered to the patient.