NUR 324FUNDAMENTALS HESI (NUR 324)

1. The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide (Lasix) 15 mg IV stat. On hand is Lasix 20 mg/2 ml. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? A) 1 ml. Feedback: INCORRECT B) 1.5 ml. Feedback: CORRECT C) 1.75 ml. Feedback: INCORRECT D) 2 ml. Feedback: INCORRECT Feedback: CORRECT (B) is the correct calculation: Dosage on hand/amount on hand = Dosage desired/x amount. 20 mg : 2 ml = 15 mg : x . 20x = 30. x = 30/20; = 1½ or 1.5 ml. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0 Correct Answer(s): B Correct 2. A m...