Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
0.5 tablets
Rationale
Desired dose is 25 mg, available dose is 50 mg/tab. Tablets = 25 mg ├À 50 mg/tab = 0.5 tablets.