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Question

A U-100 insulin syringe barrel is calibrated in which unit of measurement?

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Answer
A.Units
B.Milliliters
C.Milligrams
D.Milliequivalents
Insulin syringes are calibrated in units to directly match U-100 insulin concentration (100 units per mL), allowing patients to draw up the prescribed unit dose without converting to mL. Milliliters, milligrams, and milliequivalents are not the calibration markings found on standard insulin syringes.