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Diabetes meds--Patient told to take 25/50 unites or 25 out of 50 units? - lg


Posted: Feb 12, 2011

I'm a new MT and am not sure if the doctor says "25 out of 50 units" which way it is to be written...I appreciate the help...getting my feet wet with acute care.

Typo...*units - lg

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