Dosage calculation proctored quiz
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer clonidine 0.3 mg to a client. Available is clonidine 0.1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (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: 0.3 mg Tablet Strength: 0.1 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 0.3 ÷ 0.1 = 3
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