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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 olanzapine 7.5 mg PO to a client who has schizophrenia. Available is olanzapine 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies.)

    tablet(s)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Identify Given Information Prescribed dose: 7.5 mg Available tablet strength: 2.5 mg per tablet Step 2: Calculate the Number of Tablets To determine how many tablets to administer, divide the prescribed dose by the strength of each tablet: 7.5 mg ÷ 2.5 mg/tablet = 3 tablets The nurse should administer 3 tablets of olanzapine.

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