Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A patient is ordered 1 mg/kg of furosemide IV push. The patient weights 121 Ibs. The medication is supplied 40 mg/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to the nearest tenth)
Correct answer
13.8
Rationale
The patient (55 kg) requires 55 mg; 55 mg ├À 40 mg/10 mL = 13.75 mL, rounded to 13.8 mL.