Magnesium oxide 1200 mg PO daily, to be divided into three equal doses, is prescribed for the client. Each capsule contains 400 mg. How many capsules should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numeric value only.)
The Correct Answer is ["1"]
Total daily dose: 1200 mg ÷ 3 = 400 mg per dose
Capsule strength: 400 mg per capsule
Number of capsules per dose: 400 mg ÷ 400 mg/capsule = 1 capsule
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Correct Answer is ["0.32"]
Explanation
Dose required: 50 units/kg × 63 kg = 3,150 units per dose
Volume to administer: 3,150 units ÷ 10,000 units/mL = 0.32 mL
Correct Answer is ["1.3"]
Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 176 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 80 kg Calculate the total dose needed: 5 mcg/kg x 80 kg = 400 mcg
Calculate the volume to administer: 400 mcg ÷ 300 mcg/mL = 1.3L
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