Where I work the amount of Heparin being bolused is determined by pharmacy as well as the initial gtt rate. It's given IVP before the IV tubing is connected to the pt. Always follow your facility's...
YOUR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT SHOULD HAVE MEDICAL-SURGICAL TEXT BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. YOU WILL FIND LISTS OF MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS IN THOSE. GOOD LUCK AND WHAT COURAGE YOU HAVE TO RETURN TO WORK...