Author Question: The nurse has to administer Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) 30 mg subcutaneously every 12 hours ... (Read 85 times)

clmills979 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

The nurse has to administer Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) 30 mg subcutaneously every 12 hours postoperatively. The medication is available as Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) 40 mg/0.4 mL.

How many milliliters of medication would the nurse draw up in the syringe?
A) 0.2
B) 0.25
C) 0.3
D) 0.35

Question 2

The nurse has to administer Lasix (furosemide) 30 mg IV stat. The medication is available as Lasix (furosemide) 20 mg/2 mL. Which syringe should the nurse use to administer the medication?

A) 3 mL
B) Insulin 50 unit
C) Insulin 100 unit
D) 1 mL precision