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    RN HESI Dosage Calculations II Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    During a home visit, the nurse learns that a client is taking calcium polycarbophil, an over-the-counter laxative. A single tablet contains 625 mg and the daily maximum dosageis 5 grams in divided doses. How many tablets could the client safely take in one day? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    - To calculate the maximum number of tablets, divide the daily maximum dosage by the amount in one tablet: 5 grams / 625 mg = 8 tablets - The client could safely take up to 8 tablets in one day, but not more than that.

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