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    Ati pharmacology final proctored exam
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    A nurse is preparing to administer gabapentin 900 mg PO once daily for a client who has neuropathic pain. The amount available is gabapentin 300 mg/capsule. How many capsules 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.)

    capsules

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Determine the total dose required per day. Result: 900 mg Step 2: Determine the dose per capsule. Result: 300 mg/capsule Step 3: Calculate the number of capsules required by dividing the total dose by the dose per capsule. Calculation: 900 mg ÷ 300 mg/capsule Result: 3 capsules

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