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?

Varying patterns of drug release and rates and extents of absorption Signup and view all the answers

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

Must be measured by the highly variable household teaspoon Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Elixir is poisonous and requires careful determination of dose Signup and view all the answers

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

It is packaged with a calibrated dropper Signup and view all the answers

Why is the elixir generally employed for children?

Because the commercial product includes a dropper for accurate dosing Signup and view all the answers

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

1.5 mg Signup and view all the answers

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?

Why is the elixir generally employed for children?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why is the elixir generally employed for children?

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

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