Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The client experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms due to alcohol dependence is prescribed chlordiazepoxide 100 mg oral x 1 then 50 mg every 2 hours until symptoms are controlled. The medication is supplied in 50-mg tablets. The nurse administered the initial dose 2 hours ago and the client is still agitated and tremulous. How many tablets should the nurse prepare to administer at this time?_ tablet(s) (Record your answer as a whole number.)
Correct answer
1
Rationale
Proportion: 50 mg/1 tablet = 50 mg/X tablets; X = 1 tablet.