Ati Lpn Pharmacology Proctored Exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest who number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
tablet
Explanation & Rationale
Ordered dose: 25 mg Available dose: 50 mg/tablet Step 1: Use the formula Tablets to give = Desired dose ÷ Available dose Tablets to give = 25 ÷ 50 Tablets to give = 0.5 Step 2: Round if necessary 0.5 rounded off to the nearest whole number= 1 tablet.
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