Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 50 mg PO every 8 hoursA nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 50 mg PO every 8 hours to a client. The amount available is chlordiazepoxide 25 mg per capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct answer
2
Rationale
Dividing 50 mg by 25 mg per capsule yields 2 capsules per dose, ensuring accurate medication administration.