Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO daily. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
B
Rationale
2 tablets (50 mcg each) equal 100 mcg, the prescribed dose. 1 tablet underdoses, 3 or 4 tablets overdose, risking hyperthyroidism.