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Question 2 :
The healthcare provider prescribes captopril (Capoten) 37.5 mg. The medication is available in 25 mg tablets. What should the nurse administer?
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This answer is calculated by dividing the prescribed dose of captopril by the available dose of captopril and multiplying by the number of tablets. The formula is:
(Prescribed dose / Available dose) x Number of tablets = Number of tablets to administer
(37.5 mg / 25 mg) x 1 tablet = 1.5 tablets
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Correct Answer: B