The physician prescribes furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV push (IVP) now, methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
75 mg IVP now, and ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 1 g IV piggyback after the furosemide (Lasix).
Indicate the expected outcome for V.M.
that is associated with each of the medications he is
receiving.
• The furosemide (Lasix) will promote diuresis and pull fluid out of the lungs.
• The methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) will inhibit any inflammatory response.
• Because of his SCD, V.M. is susceptible to pulmonary infections; the ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is being
used prophylactically to kill any invading organisms.
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