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Order: furosemide (lasix) 40mg IV daily. Available: furosemide 10mg/ml Give________ ml (show all work or no credit given)
Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["4"]

Order: 40 mg IV daily
Available: 10 mg/mL
To calculate the volume:

Volume to administer= Ordered dose / Available concentration

= 40mg / 10mg /ml

= 4ml


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B. Hematuria: Blood in the urine may occur but is not as common in the elderly as confusion.

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D. Dysuria: Painful urination is a classic symptom of UTI but may not be as apparent in elderly patients as confusion.

Correct Answer is A

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B. "I will chew gum to relieve my dry mouth.": Dry mouth is a common side effect of anticholinergics, and chewing gum can help alleviate it.

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D. "I will not drive if I develop blurred vision.": Blurred vision is a side effect of anticholinergics, and patients should avoid driving or operating machinery if it occurs.

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