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    Ati lpn paediatrics nursing cohort 5 proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available is dexamethasone 1.5 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: Use the formula Number of tablets = Desired dose ÷ Strength per tablet Step 2: Insert known values Number of tablets = 3 ÷ 1.5 Number of tablets = 2 Final Answer: 2 tablets

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