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    Hesi Medical Dosage Calculation 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 dosage is 5 grams in divided doses. How many tablets could the client safely take in oneday? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    First, convert the daily maximum dosage from grams to milligrams by multiplying by 1000: 5 x 1000 = 5000 mg Next, divide the daily maximum dosage by the amount of medication per tablet: 5000 / 625 = 8 tablets The answer is 8 tablets.

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