Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO. The amount available is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To calculate the number of tablets: 2 g = 2000 mg. Divide by the available dose: 2000 mg ├â┬À 500 mg = 4 tablets.