A client is to receive Doxycycline 200 milligrams orally twice a day for seven days. On hand are 50 milligram capsules. How many capsules would the patient receive for the 8:00 a.m. dose?

Step 1 is determine the total dose required for one dose 200 milligrams Step 2 is identify how many milligrams are in each capsule on hand 50 milligrams Step 3 is divide the required dose by the amount per capsule (200 ÷ 50) = 4 Result: 4 capsules