Ati lpn adult med surg dosage calculation quiz proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 mg capsules. 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
Ordered Dose (D) = 300 mg Available Dose (H) = 150 mg Quantity (Q) = 1 capsule Have Method to Calculate the Number of Capsules Capsules = (Dose Ordered (D) / Dose Available (H)) x Quantity (Q) = (300 mg / 150 mg) x 1 capsule = 2 x 1 capsule = 2 capsules
🔒 Submit your answer to reveal
Your Progress
Correct0
Incorrect0
Skipped0
Accuracy0%