Which oral medication can the nurse safely cut in half?
Explanation & Rationale
A. This tablet clearly shows a bisecting score (a single line across the middle). This score is placed by the manufacturer to ensure that when cut, the tablet breaks evenly, and each half contains an approximately equal dose of the medication. B. The ability to safely cut a tablet in half is indicated by the presence of a score (a line or indentation) on the tablet's surface. These tablets do not have a visible score. Cutting an unscored tablet is unsafe because it can result in uneven dosing. C. The ability to safely cut a tablet in half is indicated by the presence of a score (a line or indentation) on the tablet's surface. These tablets do not have a visible score. Cutting an unscored tablet is unsafe because it can result in uneven dosing.