Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Nursing Practice Question
The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 125 mcg of digoxin by mouth daily. The medication label reads digoxin 0.25 mg per tablet. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using 1 decimal place.
Correct Answer: 0.5 tablet
Rationale: Convert 125 mcg to 0.125 mg. Calculate: 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablet.