The Medication Order for a 5-Year-Old Child Reads, "Give Digoxin

question 10

Short Answer

The medication order for a 5-year-old child reads, "Give digoxin elixir, 15 mcg/kg, PO now." Convert the 15 micrograms to milligrams. _______

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, principally consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.

Voluntary Nervous System

Refers to the part of the nervous system that governs voluntary movements of the body, typically associated with the somatic nervous system.