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Order: digoxin (Lanoxin), PO, 62.5 mcg, daily Available: Lanoxin 0.125-mg tablets How many mg will the...

Order: digoxin (Lanoxin), PO, 62.5 mcg, daily Available: Lanoxin 0.125-mg tablets How many mg will the patient receive per day?

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Formula to use:

D (Desired dose)

                                          -------------------------- X Vehicle (Tablet/Liquid)

H (Available dose)

62.5 mcg

             -------------------------- X 1

0.125-mg

62.5 mcg is equal to 0.0625 mg

0.0625 mg

             -------------------------- X 1

0.125 mg

The patient to receive 0.5 mg per day.   

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