Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 750 mcg PO daily. Available: See label below. How many pills should the nurse administer? Do not round your answer. Enter numeric answer only.
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The label indicates that each pill contains 250 mcg of digoxin. To calculate how many pills the nurse should administer for a total of 750 mcg daily, divide the total dose by the dose per pill: 750 mcg ├À 250 mcg/pill = 3 pills. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B and other options are incorrect because they do not align with the calculated dosage based on the label information.