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    Ati lpn mental health proctored exam
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    A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 46 mg PO to a client who has schizophrenia. Available is olanzapine 23 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    The correct answer is: 2 tablets Ordered dose: 46 mg Available tablet strength: 23 mg per tablet Formula: Number of tablets=Ordered doseAvailable dose Number of tablets=4623=2

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