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    A nurse is preparing to administer amitriptyline 150 mg PO at bedtime. Available is amitriptyline 75 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 150 mg Tablet Strength: 75 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 150 ÷ 75 = 2

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