Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 micrograms to a client. Available is levothyroxine 0.025 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: 2 tablets. To convert 50 micrograms to milligrams, divide by 1000: 50/1000 = 0.05 mg. Since each tablet is 0.025 mg, divide the required dose by the tablet strength: 0.05 mg / 0.025 mg = 2 tablets needed per dose. Choice A is incorrect because it would result in an underdose, while choices C and D would result in an overdose.