The Physician Ordered Lasix (Furosemide) 20 Mg Q 8 Hours

The physician ordered Lasix (furosemide) 20 mg q 8 hours as a single dose for a child who weighs 22 lb. The safe dosage range is 2 mg/kg. Is this dose safe? Lasix is available as an oral solution 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the child receive? Use the Formula Method for your calculations.

A) 1; safe
B) 1; not safe
C) 2; safe
D) 2; not safe

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