When administering digitalis, the medication should be withheld ...

[Jkov05]

When administering digitalis, the medication should be withheld if the apical pulse is below:
 A) 100
  B) 80
  C) 60
  D) 40

Question 2

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
 
  A medication is ordered as 50 mg/kg/day to be given every 6 hours. If a child weighs 30 lb, how much is given for each dose?

[kthug]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

175 mg every 6 hours