An Order Is Given to Administer 250

question 10

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) 78 mg/hour
• B) 78 mL/hour
• C) 50 mL/hour
• D) 50 mg/hour
• E) 32 mL/hour

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Eating Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.

Unhealthy Dieting

Practices that involve eating patterns that are harmful to one’s health, often aimed at rapid weight loss.