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Medication calculation nr 226 proctored exam ( 18 Questions)
Question 1 of 18 :
The client has an order for sulfasalazine 1.5 g orally. The medication available is sulfasalazine 500 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
_______ tablet(s) (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 3
Calculation:
- Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength
Ordered Dose: 1.5 g (1500 mg)
Tablet Strength: 500 mg per tablet
- Calculate the number of tablets to administer
Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength
Number of Tablets = 1500 ÷ 500
Number of Tablets = 3
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