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    Ati 0926 med surg proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer desipramine 150 mg PO daily to a client to treat diabetic neuropathy. The amount available is desipramine 100 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (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

    Rationale: Use the formula: Number of tablets = Ordered dose ÷ Dose per tablet Number of tablets = 150 mg ÷ 100 mg/tablet Number of tablets = 1.5 tablets Final Answer: 1.5 tablets

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