Author Question: Mr. Brown, age 72, takes Lasix, a diuretic, for congestive heart failure. The initial prescription ... (Read 61 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Mr. Brown, age 72, takes Lasix, a diuretic, for congestive heart failure. The initial prescription supplied 100 tablets (20 mg/tablet) for a daily dose of 20 mg. When edema in his extremities worsens, the doctor increases the dose of Lasix to 40 mg/day.

Mr. Brown has 60 tablets left of the original prescription. Given the new dosage, how long should his prescription last? _______________
a. 2 days
b. 10 days
c. 20 days
d. 30 days

Question 2

Identify the component missing from this medication order: Nafcillin 250 IVPB q6h

a. Route of administration
b. Frequency of administration
c. Name of the medication
d. Unit of measure