A nurse is preparing to administer risperidone 2 mg PO to a client who has schizophrenia. Available is risperidone 0.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) Enter your answer _____ tablet(s)

Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic medication that acts as a potent antagonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, indicated for schizophrenia management. Order (prescribed dose): 2 mg Available strength: 0.5 mg per tablet Formula: Number of tablets= Dose ordered /Dose available per tablet =2mg/0.5mg/ tablet = 4 tablets