Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 0.5 g of acetaminophen by mouth every six hours. The nurse has administered 3 doses. How many total milligrams has the client received? Fill in the blank.
Correct answer
1500 mg
Rationale
Convert 0.5 g to 500 mg (1 g = 1000 mg). Three doses: 500 mg ├âÔÇö 3 = 1500 mg.