Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Practice Exam

In this scenario involving a 23-year-old male donor with a serum creatinine level of 2.5 mg/dl and persistent oliguria, the administration of 40 mg of Lasix is appropriate because it is a potent diuretic that can help promote urine output in patients with renal impairment.

In cases of acute kidney injury or when a patient is oliguric, utilizing Lasix can assist in stimulating diuresis. The dosage of 40 mg is typically sufficient to achieve the desired diuretic effect while being mindful of the potential for waste of electrolytes. This is particularly important in the context of organ donation, where optimizing renal function is crucial for the viability of the organs for transplantation.

Lower doses, such as 20 mg, may not be adequate to achieve the desired increase in urine output, especially in a patient who is already experiencing renal dysfunction. The option of administering IV fluids at 120 cc/hr may not effectively resolve the oliguric state, particularly if the kidneys are not responding adequately. While additional inotropic support could be considered in certain clinical scenarios, it is not directly aimed at addressing oliguria due to renal failure, making it less suitable in this instance.

Overall, utilizing a more substantial dose of Las