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    Med Surg Proctored Exam (Musculoskeletal)- Falcon Institute Of Health And Science
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    The client has had lumbar laminectomy and requires pain medication. The licensed prescriber has ordered codeine 60 mg PO q 3 hours PRN moderate to severe pain. The client is reporting a pain score of 8 out of 10. They available drug is codeine 30 mg per tablet. How many tablets whole number. Do not include any labels)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 60 mg Tablet Strength: 30 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 60 ÷ 30 = 2

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