Rn Hesi Med Surg Dosage Calculations
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Question 13 :
During a home visit, the nurse learns that a client is taking calcium polycarbophil, an over the counter laxative. A single tablet contains 625 mg and the daily maximum dosage is 5 grams in divided doses. How many tablets could the client safely take in one day? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: ["8 tablets"]
The client can safely take up to 8 tablets in one day. This is because 5 grams is equal to 5000 mg, and dividing that by 625 mg gives 8. The client should not exceed this amount to avoid adverse effects of the laxative.