A patient will be started on furosemide (Lasix). The primary care provider has also ordered potassium chloride (KCl) 40 mEq. There is a bottle of KCl labeled 45 mEq per 15 mL. How many milliliters should the patient receive?

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Using the drug problem formula "desired over on hand" (D/H), divide 40 by 45 and multiply by 15, which equals 13.3 mL (ie, 40/45 = 0.88 * 15 = 13.33).

A Patient Will Be Started on Furosemide (Lasix)