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    ATI LPN Paediatrics Nursing Cohort 65 Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg tablets. 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

    Step 1 is to determine the number of tablets needed. (500 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet) = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.

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