The doctor ordered Lasix 40 mg IV push, 100mg/10 mL. What volume should you administer?

To determine the correct volume to administer for the Lasix (furosemide) IV push, it is essential to use the concentration of the medication and the ordered dose. The concentration given is 100 mg in 10 mL. This means that each mL contains 10 mg of Lasix.

To find out how many mL are needed for a dose of 40 mg, you can set up the calculation based on the concentration:

1. First, determine how many mL are required for the ordered dose:

• If 10 mg is in 1 mL, then to find out how many mL are needed for 40 mg:

• Calculation: 40 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 4 mL.

The correct answer indicates that 4 mL is needed to administer the ordered dose of 40 mg of Lasix. Thus, the administration of 4 mL will accurately deliver the required dosage based on the concentration provided. This ensures the patient receives the precise amount of medication as prescribed by the doctor.