Furosemide Flashcards
1
Q
Furosemide Trade Name?
A
Lasix
2
Q
Furosemide Indications?
A
CHF and pulmonary edema caused by hypervolemia
3
Q
Furosemide Contraindications?
A
-Hypersensitivity
-Hypovolemia
-Anuria
-Electrolyte deficiencies, most notably hypokalemia
4
Q
Furosemide Adult Dose?
A
40 mg or twice the patients prescribed daily dose, max 80 mg slow IVP
5
Q
Furosemide Pediatric Dose?
A
Not Recommended
6
Q
Furosemide Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?
A
600mg