Dosage calculation rn critical care proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin 5 mg PO to a client. Available is warfarin 2 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
tablets
Explanation & Rationale
Calculation: Ordered dose: 5 mg Available strength: 2 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets needed: Formula: Number of tablets = Desired dose / Available dose per tablet = 5 mg / 2 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablets
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