Ordered: Lanoxin 0.25 mg PO daily, for a patient with heart failure. Available:
a. What is the generic name of this medication?How many tablets will the nurse prepare?
b. Estimated dose:
c. DA equation:
d. Evaluation:
a. Digoxin
b. Estimate: 2 tablets (0.25 mg = 250 mcg = 2 125 mcg)
c. Tablet =
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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a. just prior to dialysis c. on return from dialysis b. during dialysis d. the day after dialysis
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