As a hospital pharmacist, you are given an order that reads: Digoxin, 5mg/mL IV over 24 hrs. What should be your next step?

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Digoxin comes in 0.05mg, 0.1 mg and 0.25 mg/mL doses. 5 mg /mL represents an overdose. The prescribing physician must be notified. Digoxin can cause severe arrhythmias and it is unethical to simply document your concerns. Digoxin can be given orally or by IV.

As a Hospital Pharmacist, You Are Given an Order That