A nurse is preparing to administer venlafaxine 75 mg/day in two divided doses to a client who has depression. Available is 37.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) ________ tablet(s)

Step 1 is to calculate the dose per administration (divided doses) mg per dose = Total daily dose ÷ 2 75 ÷ 2 = 37.5 mg per dose Step 2 is to calculate the number of tablets to administer per dose Number of tablets = Ordered dose ÷ Available strength 37.5 ÷ 37.5 = 1 Step 3 is to round to the nearest whole number 1 = 1 Answer: 1 tablet(s)