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    Ati dosage calculation rn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer duloxetine 120 mg PO once daily to a client. Available is duloxetine 40 mg capsules. How many capsules 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

    Desired dose = 120 mg. Available strength = 40 mg/capsule. Calculate the number of capsules to administer. Number of capsules = Desired dose (mg) / Available strength (mg/capsule) = 120 mg / 40 mg/capsule = 3 capsules.

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