Calculate the following dosage using ratio and proportions method (Round answers to the nearest tenth). Order: Digoxin 0.375mg p. o. daily. Available: Digoxin (scored tablets) labeled 0.25mg

Given: Ordered dose of Digoxin: 0.375 mg daily Available Digoxin tablets: 0.25 mg/tablet Step 1: Set up the proportion: Desired dose (mg) / Available tablet strength (mg/tablet) = Number of tablets Step 2: Substitute the values: 0.375 mg / 0.25 mg/tablet = Number of tablets Step 3: Calculate the number of tablets: Number of tablets = 0.375 mg ÷ 0.25 mg/tablet Number of tablets = 1.5 tablets