Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The client is to receive 3,000 mg of medication daily in a divided dose every eight (8) hours. The medication comes 500 mg per tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer at each dose?
Correct answer
2
Rationale
Daily dose: 3,000 mg / 3 doses (every 8 hr) = 1,000 mg/dose. Tablets: 1,000 mg / 500 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose.