Order: Furosemide 25 mg IV stat (first dose) The child weighs 44 lb. The safe dosage range is 1 mg/kg to increase gradually in 1-mg/kg increments to desired response, not to exceed 6 mg/kg. Available:
Calculate the volume to be administered for the initial dose and determine if it is a safe dosage. _______________
a. 20 mL
b. 4.4 mL
c. 2.5 mL
d. Hold and clarify orderâ€"not safe
ANS: C
You might also like to view...
The client with cancer is about to be started on mitomycin (Mutamycin). The nurse should suggest contacting the physician after noting that the client is also taking which of the following medications?
1. Furosemide (Lasix) 2. Ondansetron (Zofran) 3. Warfarin (Coumadin) 4. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
In the equation ? % = 100.0, the symbol ? signifies:
a. A percentage b. The sum of c. A data value d. A frequency
One of the most effective means of advocacy for women and children is through
A) public education and social marketing. B) demonstrations organized by school personnel. C) staying current on trends in health care. D) working with individuals and families.
There are how many leader behaviors in the adaptive model?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6