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What is the usual oral adult dose of digoxin as a cardiotonic agent on initial therapy?
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?
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?
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?
What is the bioavailability characteristic that may vary for drugs administered in different dosage forms?
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Why do adults generally take digoxin tablets rather than the elixir?
Why do adults generally take digoxin tablets rather than the elixir?
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Which of the following is a requirement for Digoxin Elixir, USP?
Which of the following is a requirement for Digoxin Elixir, USP?
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Why do adults generally take digoxin tablets rather than the elixir?
Why do adults generally take digoxin tablets rather than the elixir?
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What is one of the advantages of the elixir over tablets for children?
What is one of the advantages of the elixir over tablets for children?
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Why is the elixir generally employed for children?
Why is the elixir generally employed for children?
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What is the usual oral adult dose of digoxin as a cardiotonic agent on initial therapy?
What is the usual oral adult dose of digoxin as a cardiotonic agent on initial therapy?
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