A nurse is preparing to administer 500 mg of amoxicillin to a patient. The medication is supplied in 250 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
1 tablet
The Correct Answer is A
Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength
Ordered Dose: 500 mg
Tablet Strength: 250 mg per tablet
Calculate the number of tablets to administer
Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength
Number of Tablets = 500 ÷ 250
= 2
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Identify the ordered doses
Regular insulin: 10 units
NPH insulin: 15 units
Calculate the total units
Total Units = Regular + NPH
Total Units = 10 + 15
= 25 units
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Identify the ordered dose and available concentration
Ordered Dose: 250 mg
Available Concentration: 100 mg/5 mL
Calculate the volume to administer
Volume to administer = (Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration) × Volume of Concentration
Volume to administer = (250 ÷ 100) × 5
Volume to administer = 2.5 × 5
= 12.5 mL
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