The physician orders digoxin (Lanoxin) 125 micrograms. The elixir contains 0.25 mg per mL. How many mL would you administer?
1. 0.002 mL
2. 0.5 mL
3. 0.02 mL
4. 2 mL
2
Global Rationale: Convert 0.25 mg to 250 micrograms. 250 mcg per 1mL.
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