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.

The question asks for the number of phenytoin capsules to administer per dose based on the prescribed dose and available capsule strength. Convert the ordered dose to milligrams 0.2 g × 1,000 = 200 mg Identify the available capsule strength Available Capsule Strength: 100 mg/capsule Calculate the number of capsules per dose Number of Capsules = Dose ÷ Capsule Strength = 200 ÷ 100 = 2 capsules