Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer phenelzine 90 mg PO divided in three equal doses daily to a client who has depression. Available is phenelzine 15 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per day? (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 by step calculation: Determine the total daily dosage: 90 mg Available tablet strength: 15 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets per day: Number of tablets per day=Total daily dose (/mg)Tablet strength (mg/tablet)=90 mg/15 mg/tablet Result: Number of tablets per day=6
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