An order is given to administer 250. mg of furosemide, a diuretic, over the course of eight hours by IV. If a 500. mL bag contains 200. mg of furosemide, what flow rate, in milliliters per hour, should be administered to the patient? 78 mL/hour 78 mg/hour 32 mL/hour 50 mg/hour 50 mL/hour
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Given that 250 mg of furosemide is to be administered over 8 hours, we can calculate the amount per hour: 250 mg / 8 hours = 31.25 mg/hour Show more…
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