1. A doctor prescribes Digoxin 1.25 mg p.o. q12h. Available are Digoxin 1 mg unscored tablets and Digoxin 0.5 mg scored tablets. Is an appropriate dose available? If so, what is it? 1.25mg Img- unscored 0.5- Scored 1 0.25mg 2. 10.8 A doctor prescribes Ampicillin 0.8 g p.o. t.i.d.. Available are Ampicillin 500 mg scored tablets. Is an appropriate dose available? If so, what is it? 0.8g 0.8 x 1000 = 800 mg

1. A doctor prescribes Digoxin 1.25 mg p.o. q12h. Available are Digoxin 1 mg unscored tablets and Digoxin 0.5 mg scored tablets. Is an appropriate dose available? If so, what is it? 1.25mg Img- unscored 0.5- Scored 1 0.25mg 2. 10.8 A doctor prescribes Ampicillin 0.8 g p.o. t.i.d.. Available are Ampicillin 500 mg scored tablets. Is an appropriate dose available? If so, what is it? 0.8g 0.8 x 1000 = 800 mg

Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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