A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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The Correct Answer is ["0.5"]

Desired/available *tab= 25/50*1= 0.5 tab per dose

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Gabapentin is also used against neuropathic pain

Other options- gabapentin has no anti-inflammatory or role in other forms of pain

A. Avoid people who have infections. B. Practice frequent hand hygiene. C. Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. D. Smoking will not affect this medication. E. Expect to feel the medication's effects immediately.

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

Methotrexate inhibits the synthesis of purines. Purines and pyrimidines are the building blocks of DNA synthesis in every cell in the body. It affects the production of white blood cells and hence lowers the immunity and hence the client is at a higher risk for infections

Avoiding infected persons and hand hygiene prevents infections. Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage

E-it takes several weeks to months to produce its effects

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A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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