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    Ati lpn mental health level 4 proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer buspirone 7.5 mg PO. The amount available is buspirone 15 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Formula: Dose prescribed ÷ Dose available × 1 tablet = Number of tablets Calculation: 7.5mg÷15mg×1=0.5tablet. The nurse should administer 0.5 tablet to provide the prescribed dose.

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