ATI RN
ATINur2708 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Infant weighing 22 pounds, diagnosed with congestive heart failure, prescribed digoxin 5 micrograms/kg/day in 2 divided doses.
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A nurse is providing care to an infant diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The health care provider has prescribed digoxin 5 micrograms/kg/day in 2 divided doses. The infant weighs 22 pounds. How many micrograms of digoxin should the nurse administer in each dose? Round your answer to 1 decimal place
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Answer: A
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1. Convert infant's weight from pounds to kilograms: 22 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg
2. Calculate total daily dose of digoxin: 5 mcg/kg/day x 10 kg = 50 mcg/day
3. Divide total daily dose into 2 doses: 50 mcg/day ÷ 2 = 25 mcg/dose
4. Administer 25 mcg of digoxin in each dose.
Summary:
B. Incorrect - Does not consider the infant's weight for dosage calculation.
C. Incorrect - Inconsistent with the prescribed dosage regimen.
D. Incorrect - Does not follow the correct dosage calculation based on weight.
E. Incorrect - Not in line with the prescribed dosage regimen.
F. Incorrect - Does not consider the weight-based dosing requirement.
G. Incorrect - Incorrect dosage calculation method.
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