Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 50 mg PO daily divided into four equal doses. The amount available is vancomycin 125 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer with each dose?
Correct answer
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Rationale
Correct Answer: A. 1 capsule
Rationale: The nurse needs to administer 50 mg daily divided into 4 equal doses. So, each dose should contain 50 mg / 4 doses = 12.5 mg. The available capsule strength is 125 mg. Therefore, the nurse should administer 1 capsule for each dose to achieve the required dose of 12.5 mg.
Summary of Incorrect Choices:
B. 2 capsules: This would result in a total of 250 mg per dose, exceeding the required dose of 12.5 mg.
C. 3 capsules: This would result in a total of 375 mg per dose, significantly exceeding the required dose of 12.5 mg.
D. 4 capsules: This would result in a total of 500 mg per dose, greatly exceeding the required dose of 12.5 mg.
E. 5 capsules: This would result in a total of 625 mg per dose, far exceeding the
Rationale: The nurse needs to administer 50 mg daily divided into 4 equal doses. So, each dose should contain 50 mg / 4 doses = 12.5 mg. The available capsule strength is 125 mg. Therefore, the nurse should administer 1 capsule for each dose to achieve the required dose of 12.5 mg.
Summary of Incorrect Choices:
B. 2 capsules: This would result in a total of 250 mg per dose, exceeding the required dose of 12.5 mg.
C. 3 capsules: This would result in a total of 375 mg per dose, significantly exceeding the required dose of 12.5 mg.
D. 4 capsules: This would result in a total of 500 mg per dose, greatly exceeding the required dose of 12.5 mg.
E. 5 capsules: This would result in a total of 625 mg per dose, far exceeding the