A child weighing 45 pounds is prescribed phenytoin for a dysrhythmia. The nurse calculates the maximum dose for this child, if the dose is not to exceed 15 mg/kg/dose.
a. 300 mg/dose c. 245 mg/dose
b. 308 mg/dose d. 200 mg/dose
Question 2
When teaching a client about home administration of digoxin, the nurse realizes that further instruction is needed when the client states:
a. I should not take the digoxin with an antacid.
b. I can still take my echinacea to boost my immune system.
c. My family should know the symptoms of digoxin toxicity.
d. I can still take my St. John's wort for anxiety.
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