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. How many tablets should the nurse administer to the patient?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
2, two
0.25 mg 1 tablet = 2 tablets
0.125 mg
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