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A patient is prescribed digoxin 125 mcg daily. The available digoxin is 0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should be given?

3 tablets

2 tablets

0.5 tablet

1 tablet

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength

Ordered Dose: 125 mcg (0.125 mg)

Tablet Strength: 0.25 mg per tablet

Calculate the number of tablets to administer

Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength

Number of Tablets = 0.125 ÷ 0.25

= 0.5

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Identify the ordered dose and available concentration

Ordered Dose: 1.5 g

Available Concentration: 2 g/10 mL

Calculate the volume to administer

Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose ÷ Available Dose) × Available Volume

Volume to administer = (1.5 ÷ 2) × 10

Volume to administer = 0.75 × 10

= 7.5 mL

A. 750 mL B. 900 mL C. 700 mL D. 800 mL

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Identify the infusion rate and time

Infusion Rate: 100 mL/hr

Time: 8 hours

Calculate the total volume infused

Total Volume = Infusion Rate × Time

Total Volume = 100 × 8

= 800 mL

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