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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Calculate the amount to dispense for each of the following orders. When more than one dosage strength is available, choose the most appropriat

Ordered: Furosemide oral solution 75 mg daily for 60 days

On hand: Furosemide oral solution 40 mg per 4 mL

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Medication administration is always followed by dosage regimen and accurate dosage calculations. Follow 5 rights to ensure patient safety, such as

Right drug
Right dose
Right route
Right patient
Right time.

Furosemide is a diuretic agent and used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, nephrotic syndrome.

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