The recommended digitalizing dose of digoxin elixir for children 2 to 5 years old is 30 to 40 mcg/kg. Half of the digitalizing dose is to be given immediately, and the remainder is to be divided into two doses, which are to be given at 8-hour intervals
The child weighs 48 lb. The first dose will fall in the range of _______________.
a. 327 to 436 mcg
b. 0.65 to 0.87 mg
c. 218 to 290 mcg
d. 3.17 to 4.22 mg
ANS: A
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