Congestive heart failure.

A 52-year-old male with congestive heart failure. His height is 5’7" and his weight is 165 lbs. Rx: Administer digoxin 8 mcg/kg, in divided doses q4h over 12h, diluted in 50ml of 0.9% NaCl over a period of 15 minutes. Supplies Needed: (1) 2ml training ampule (1) 3ml luer lock syringe + 18G1" needle (1) 18G1.5" filter needle (1) 50ml of 0.9% Nacl (3) alcohol prep pads Based on the prescribed dose and the information below, 1) how much digoxin will the patient receive per dose? 2) How many ml of digoxin will need to be added to 50mL of 0.9% NaCl? 1) 2 )_ Non-varnish area NDC 0641-1410-31 2 mL Ampul Digoxin Injection, USP 500 mcg/2 mL Rconly 0.5 mg/2 mL (250 mcg/mL) FOR SLOW IV OR DEEP IM USE Distrbo: * WEST-WARD (01)00306411410316 PLB669-WES/ Lot: Non-varnish area Exp:

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