Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer venlafaxine 75 mg/day in two divided doses to a client who has depression. Available are 37.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
1 tablet
Rationale
Per dose: 75 mg ├À 2 = 37.5 mg. Tablets: 37.5 mg ├À 37.5 mg/tablet = 1 tablet.