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    Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam
    Calculation

    The healthcare provider orders lanoxin 125mcg PO daily. Available from the pharmacy is lanoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL will you administer? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Ordered dose = 125 mcg Available concentration = 0.05 mg/mL = 50 mcg/mL Volume to administer = Ordered dose ÷ Concentration = 125 ÷ 50 = 2.5

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