Digoxin Elixir Preparation and Dosage Quiz
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What is the usual oral adult dose of digoxin as a cardiotonic agent on initial therapy?

  • 0.25 mg/5 mL teaspoonful
  • 10% alcohol
  • 1.5 mg (correct)
  • 4.5 to 5.25 mg per 100 mL of elixir

    • Why is the elixir generally employed for children?

  • It is available in a solid dosage form
  • It is a white crystalline powder
  • The commercial product is packaged with a calibrated dropper (correct)
  • It is required to contain 4.5 to 5.25 mg of digoxin per 100 mL of elixir

    • What is one of the advantages of the elixir over tablets for children?

  • It contains about 10% alcohol
  • It is a white crystalline powder
  • It is packaged with a calibrated dropper (correct)
  • It must be measured by the highly variable household teaspoon

    • What is the bioavailability characteristic that may vary for drugs administered in different dosage forms?

    <p>Varying patterns of drug release and rates and extents of absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do adults generally take digoxin tablets rather than the elixir?

    <p>Must be measured by the highly variable household teaspoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for Digoxin Elixir, USP?

    <p>Contain 4.5 to 5.25 mg of digoxin per 100 mL of elixir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do adults generally take digoxin tablets rather than the elixir?

    <p>Elixir is poisonous and requires careful determination of dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the advantages of the elixir over tablets for children?

    <p>It is packaged with a calibrated dropper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the elixir generally employed for children?

    <p>Because the commercial product includes a dropper for accurate dosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual oral adult dose of digoxin as a cardiotonic agent on initial therapy?

    <p>1.5 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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