Order: Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV daily. All dosages of digoxin are to be given over at least five minutes. The drug is supplied 0.25 mg/mL, which is further diluted in 4 mL of fluid
How many mL of medication would you administer per minute? 1. 1 mL per minute
2. 0.2 mL per minute
3. 2 mL per minute
4. 5 mL per minute
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Global Rationale: 0.25 mg in 1 mL + 4 mL = 5 mL total fluid for administration over five minutes or 1 mL per minute.
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