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luminitza

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A patient with heart failure is prescribed a one-time dose of furosemide (Lasix) 400 mg by intravenous (IV) push immediately. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Contact the prescriber and request that the dose be changed from IV push to IV piggyback.
  b. Give the dose by IV push over a 10-minute period of time.
  c. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
  d. Start an IV and administer the drug as prescribed.

Question 2

The nurse is mixing a dry drug in a vial with 1 ounce of the accompanying diluting fluid (diluent). How many milliliters does the nurse add to the dry drug in the vial?
 
  a. 15
  b. 30
  c. 45
  d. 60


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The usual IV dose of furosemide ranges between 10 mg and 80 mg. A dose of 400 mg is very large. The nurse must verify the correct drug dose before administering it.

Answer to Question 2

B
One liquid ounce contains 30 mL.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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