Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO with 500 mg tabletsA nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
2,000 mg (2 g) ├â┬À 500 mg = 4 tablets, rounded to the nearest whole number.