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    LPN Pharmacology Herzing University Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 750 mcg PO daily. Available: See label below. How many pills should the nurse administer? Do not round your answer. Enter numeric answer only.

    tablets

    Explanation & Rationale

    Convert micrograms to milligrams: 750 mcg = 0.75 mg Calculate the number of pills: 0.75 mg / 0.25 mg/tablet = 3 tablets Therefore, the nurse should administer 3 tablets of digoxin.

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