Question

0.150 mg of digoxin was ordered for a male with abnormal heart rhythm. It is available in an elixir or 0.05 mg/mL. How much does the patient need?

Label all numbers with its corresponding unit and drug form (example: 2 mL of liquid syrup)

Place zeros in front of decimals (0.1)

Answer 1

ANSWER.

* Calculation of how much does the patient need.

         Formula = Desired dose/Dose in hand * Quantity.

   Here

         Desired dose (D) = 0.150 mg.

         Dose in hand (H) = 0.05 mg.

              Quantity (Q) = 1 ml.

As per above formula

        Amount of drug the patient required = D/H * Q

                                                                  = 0.150 / 0.05 * 1

                                                                  = 3 ml of digoxin elixir.