A physician's order reads phenytoin (Dilantin) 0.2g PO BID. The medication label states 100mg per capsule. How many capsule(s) will the nurse administer per dose? Whole number.

Step 1: Convert the ordered dose to mg 0.2 g × 1000 = 200 mg Step 2: Determine the number of capsules Number of capsules = Desired dose ÷ Strength per capsule Number of capsules = 200 ÷ 100 = 2 Final Answer: 2 capsules