Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer gabapentin 900 mg PO once daily for a client who has neuropathic pain. The amount available is gabapentin 300 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
3
Rationale
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale:
1. The total dose needed is 900 mg.
2. Each capsule contains 300 mg.
3. Divide the total dose by the dose per capsule: 900 mg / 300 mg = 3 capsules.
4. The nurse should administer 3 capsules per dose to achieve the total dose of 900 mg.
Summary:
- Choice A: Incorrect, as it does not reflect the correct calculation based on the dose per capsule.
- Choices B-G: Irrelevant as they do not provide the accurate number of capsules needed per dose based on the total dose and dose per capsule.
Rationale:
1. The total dose needed is 900 mg.
2. Each capsule contains 300 mg.
3. Divide the total dose by the dose per capsule: 900 mg / 300 mg = 3 capsules.
4. The nurse should administer 3 capsules per dose to achieve the total dose of 900 mg.
Summary:
- Choice A: Incorrect, as it does not reflect the correct calculation based on the dose per capsule.
- Choices B-G: Irrelevant as they do not provide the accurate number of capsules needed per dose based on the total dose and dose per capsule.