Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 75 mg orally for the client experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms due to alprazolam dependency. The medication is supplied in 25-mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse prepare to administer?_ capsule(s) (Record your answer as a whole number.)
Correct answer
3
Rationale
Proportion: 25 mg/1 capsule = 75 mg/X capsules; 25X = 75; X = 3 capsules.