Dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer oxycodone 10 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for severe pain to a client who is postpartum following a cesarean birth. Available is oxycodone 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (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
Formula: Number of tablets = Desired dose / Available dose Given: Desired dose = 10 mg Available dose = 5 mg Number of tablets = 10 mg / 5 mg = 2 tablets Therefore, the nurse should administer 2 tablets.
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