The provider orders sertraline (Zoloft) 75 mg PO daily for a patient with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The medication is available in 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

Choice A reason: This is correct. To administer a 75 mg dose using 25 mg tablets, the nurse must give 3 tablets (25 mg × 3 = 75 mg). This ensures accurate dosing and therapeutic effect. Choice B reason: This is incorrect. 2 tablets equal only 50 mg, which is below the prescribed dose and may result in subtherapeutic effects. Choice C reason: This is incorrect. Administering 1.5 tablets is not standard practice due to dosing precision and safety concerns. Tablets are not typically split unless scored and approved for such use. Choice D reason: This is incorrect. 4 tablets equal 100 mg, which exceeds the prescribed dose and may increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, insomnia, or serotonin syndrome.