Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
The healthcare provider prescribes digoxin elixir 125 mcg PO daily. The drug is available in a 60 mL bottle labeled, 'Digoxin elixir 0.05 mg/mL'. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Calculation: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg; 0.125 mg / 0.05 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.