Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metronidazole 250 mg PO three times daily. Available is metronidazole 500 mg tablets.How many tablet(s) should the nurse plan to administer per dose?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Calculation: 250 mg ├â┬À 500 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablet per dose, ensuring the correct dosage is administered.