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    Ati lpn dosage calculation proctored exam

    A patient is ordered 1600 mcg of a medication. The medication is available in 0.8 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 1600 mcg Tablet Strength: 0.8 mg per tablet Convert mg to mcg 1 mg = 1000 mcg 0.8 mg = 800 mcg Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 1600 ÷ 800 = 2

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