An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot is discharged with a prescription of lanoxin elixir 0.5 mL once a day PO. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
A. Administer the medication using a nipple
B. Administer the medication using the calibrated dropper in the bottle
C. Administer the medication using a plastic baby spoon
D. Administer the medication in a baby bottle with 1oz. of water
Correct Answer: B. Administer the medication using the calibrated dropper in the bottle
Option B: Lanoxin elixir should be administered using the calibrated dropper to provide accurate administration of medication. For doses less than 0.2 mL, use another calibrated measuring device.
Options A and C: Using less precise measuring tools such as nipple and plastic baby spoon may provide an inaccurate dosage of medication.
Option D: Part or all of the medication will not be administered if the child does not finish the bottle.