A patient with aortic stenosis experiencing angina and syncope is prescribed 0.25 mg of digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse has available digoxin, 0.125 mg tablet. The nurse should give the patient ____________________ tablet(s)
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
2
two
0.25 mg 1 tablet = 2 tablets
0.125 mg
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