Preparing administration of digoxin

A nurse is preparing administration of digoxin 8 mcg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hours for a preschooler who weighs 33 lb. Available is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

a.     How many mcg/kg/day can be administered?

b.     How many mg are administered per dose?

c.     How many mL should the nurse administer?

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