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    ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Cohert 6 Mid term Remidiation Cloned Assessment 1 Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer lurasidone 120 mg PO for a client who has schizophrenia. Available is lurasidone 40 mg tablets. How many tablets 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.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Divide the total dosage needed by the strength of each tablet. 120 mg ÷ 40 mg/tablet = 3 tablets Final Answer: 3 tablets

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