Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The nurse has an order to administer sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 2 g. The medication is available in 500-mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
To administer 2 g (2000 mg) of sulfasalazine with 500-mg tablets, divide 2000 by 500, which equals 4 tablets. CN: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies; CL: Apply