Published Aug 30, 2012
Nscorpiored, BSN
125 Posts
I just need some help with understanding how to do this problem. I feel stupid because other students make it so simple and I am struggling like crazy trying to figure it out
The doctor orders furosemide 80 mg IVP now. What is the rate of administration for this dose?
Here is the information
Implementation:
Direct IV: Administer undiluted
Rate: Administer slowly over 1-2 minutes
Intermittment Infusion: Dilute large doses
Rate: Not to exceed 4 mg/min
Thanks for anyone who answers
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
20,908 Posts
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If you can only infuse 4 mgs per min how many mins will it take to give the 80mgs.
I did the math and it would take 20 minutes to do so but the book says that administer slowly over 1-2 minutes and the back of the book says the answer is the rate of administration for this dose is 1-2 minutes
*slaps forward*
UUUggghhh I am so stressed and tired I didn't read carefully enough
Thanks
KatieJ91
173 Posts
Hmmm. I wonder if what the book means is not to exceed 4mg/kg/min? That's my only thought!
BostonFNP, APRN
2 Articles; 5,582 Posts
I just need some help with understanding how to do this problem. I feel stupid because other students make it so simple and I am struggling like crazy trying to figure it outThe doctor orders furosemide 80 mg IVP now. What is the rate of administration for this dose?Here is the informationImplementation:Direct IV: Administer undilutedRate: Administer slowly over 1-2 minutesIntermittment Infusion: Dilute large dosesRate: Not to exceed 4 mg/minThanks for anyone who answers
Your answer is in your post:
1.) Direct IV = undiluted slowly over 1-2mins
2.) intermittent IV = diluted with a rate not greater than 4mg/min
You are giving IVP or direct IV so use that rate.