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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    The healthcare provider prescribes 0.075 mg of levothyroxine PO daily. The medication is labeled, "50 mcg tablets." How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Convert mg to mcg. 0.075 mg = 75 mcg Step 2: Identify the concentration per tablet. 50 mcg/tablet Step 3: Calculate the number of tablets. 75 ÷ 50 = 1.5 tablets

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