A child has congestive heart failure. , Order: digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg, IV, loading dose (LD) , Child's weight: 35 lb, or 16 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 0.015 to 0.035 mg/kg over 5 min, LD , Drug available:
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters of Lanoxin would you give the child?

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A child has congestive heart failure. , Order: digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg, IV, loading dose (LD) , Child's weight: 35 lb, or 16 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 0.015 to 0.035 mg/kg over 5 min, LD , Drug available:  
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters of Lanoxin would you give the child?

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The Answer of A child has congestive heart failure. , Order: digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg, IV, loading dose (LD) , Child's weight: 35 lb, or 16 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 0.015 to 0.035 mg/kg over 5 min, LD , Drug available:  
a. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many milliliters of Lanoxin would you give the child?

A Child Has Congestive Heart Failure