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Mr3Hunna

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The recommended digitalizing dose of digoxin elixir for children 2 to 5 years old is 30 to 40 mcg/kg. Half of the digitalizing dose is to be given immediately, and the remainder is to be divided into two doses, which are to be given at 8-hour intervals.
 
  The child weighs 48 lb. The first dose will fall in the range of _______________.
  a. 327 to 436 mcg
  b. 0.65 to 0.87 mg
  c. 218 to 290 mcg
  d. 3.17 to 4.22 mg

Question 2

The recommended children's dose is 3 to 5 mg/kg/day q12h. The range of doses that are safe for a child weighing 9 lb is _______________.
 
  a. 6.2 to 10.25 mg/day
  b. 12.3 to 20.5 mg/day
  c. 10.8 to 18 mg/day
  d. 59.4 to 99 mg/day



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joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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