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    Ati physical assessment proctored exam

    The nurse receives the primary provider's order of phenytoin 0.2 g orally twice daily. The medication label states that each capsule is 100 mg. The nurse prepares how many capsule(s) to administer. (Round to the nearest whole number)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. 20: Incorrect, as it would imply a much higher dose.B. 0.2: Incorrect, as this would be far too low.C. 2: Phenytoin 0.2 g is equivalent to 200 mg (0.2 g x 1000 mg/g). Since each capsule is 100 mg, the nurse would need to administer 2 capsules (200 mg / 100 mg per capsule = 2).D. 200: Incorrect, as 200 capsules would be an overdose.

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