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A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg PO. Available is lorazepam 1 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 ["2 tablets"]

 Step 1 is to determine the amount of lorazepam needed. The prescription is for 2 mg and each tablet contains 1 mg. Step 2 is to divide the total amount needed by the amount per tablet: 2 mg ÷ 1 mg/tablet. This gives us 2 tablets.


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Blood backing up in the IV tubing indicates a problem with the IV line, not necessarily infiltration.

Choice B rationale:

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Choice C rationale:

Loose tape could cause the IV needle to dislodge, but it doesn’t directly indicate infiltration.

Choice D rationale:

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Correct Answer is ["the correct answer is 3 tablets."]

Explanation

Step 1 is to calculate the number of tablets needed to administer 225 mg of desipramine. This is done by dividing the prescribed dose (225 mg) by the strength of each tablet (75 mg). So, 225 mg ÷ 75 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.

So, the correct answer is 3 tablets.

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