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    Hesi rn dosage calculation proctored exam
    Calculation

    A client with schizophrenia receives a prescription for olanzapine 15 mg PO daily. The medication is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter the numeric value only.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Prescribed dose = 15 mg Available dose per tablet = 5 mg/tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer: Number of tablets = Prescribed dose / Available dose per tablet = 15 mg / 5 mg/tablet = 3 tablets

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