range of this medication is 4 to 8 g/kg/day in divided doses, every 12 hours. Answer the following:   a. How many micrograms (mcg) are in a milligram (mg)?   b. How many kilograms (kg) does the child weigh?   c. What is the lowest dose of Digoxin (in mcg) that this child could be given in a 24-hour time period?   d. What is the highest dose of Digoxin (in mcg) that this child could be given in a 24-hour time period?   e. How many doses will the child receive in a day?

Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305143531
Author:CURREN
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Chapter13: Dimensional Analysis/units Conversion
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Dosage calculation: The nurse is caring for a newborn who has symptoms of congestive heart failure and is being treated with Digoxin. The child weighs 6.5 lb. The usual dosage range of this medication is 4 to 8 g/kg/day in divided doses, every 12 hours. Answer the following:

 

a. How many micrograms (mcg) are in a milligram (mg)?

 

b. How many kilograms (kg) does the child weigh?

 

c. What is the lowest dose of Digoxin (in mcg) that this child could be given in a 24-hour time period?

 

d. What is the highest dose of Digoxin (in mcg) that this child could be given in a 24-hour time period?

 

e. How many doses will the child receive in a day?        

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