A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO.

Available are dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

The nurse should administer 2 tablets.
Since each tablet contains 1.5 mg of dexamethasone, to administer a dose of 3 mg, the nurse should give 3 mg / 1.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Choice A is incorrect because 1 tablet would only provide a dose of 1.5 mg.
Choice C is incorrect because 3 tablets would provide a dose of 4.5 mg.
Choice D is incorrect because 4 tablets would provide a dose of 6 mg.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Hypothyroidism can cause a slowed heart rate, also called bradycardia1.

Choice B, Moist skin, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
Choice C, Blurred vision, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
Choice D, Insomnia, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.

A. Drowsiness. B. Constipation. C. Tachycardia. D. None of the above.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

“Tachycardia.” Theophylline can cause a number of side effects, including tachycardia (fast heart rate) 1.
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for this adverse effect and report it to their healthcare provider if it occurs.
Choice A is not correct because drowsiness is not a common side effect of theophylline.
Choice B is not correct because constipation is not a common side effect of theophylline.
Choice D is not correct because tachycardia is a known adverse effect of theophylline.

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A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available are dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).

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A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO.

Available are dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).