The nurse is preparing IV digoxin (Lanoxin)for a 2 year old child weighing 33 lbs.The child is to receive 25 mcg/kg/d and the medication available is 0.25 mg/mL.How many mL of the medication will the nurse provide for each dose?

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mL/dose = 1 mL/0.25 mg x 1 mg/1000 mcg x 25 mcg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 33 lbs/d.The child will receive 1.5 mL of medication per dose.

The Nurse Is Preparing IV Digoxin (Lanoxin)for a 2 Year