HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
Calculation
The healthcare provider prescribes a loading dose of digoxin 0.6 mg intravenously (IV) for a client with heart failure (HF). The nurse obtains digoxin injection 500 mcg in 2 mL vial from the electronic medication system. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Step 1: Convert dosage from mg to mcg. 0.6 mg × 1000 = 600 mcg Step 2: Identify the concentration available. 500 mcg/2 mL Step 3: Calculate the required volume. (600 ÷ 500) × 2 = 1.2 × 2 = 2.4 mL
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