You are ordered to administer 1 mg/kg of Lasix to your patient. You are supplied with 16 mL at 10 mg/mL. The patient weighs 220 lb. How many milliliters will you administer?

a. 4
b. 6
c. 10
d. 16


Answer: c. 10

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The mucoactive agent used as an irritant to induce a cough and hydrate airway surface fluid is

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The two essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin are

A) cypress and marjoram. B) lavender and tea tree. C) eucalyptus and peppermint. D) geranium and bergamot.

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