Exam (elaborations) NRSG 101 CCT Dosage Problems- Mt. San Antonio College Here are some more practice problems for the cct. 1. The physician orders Methergine 0.3 mg po twice a day for postpartum bleeding. The medication is supplied in 0.2-mg tablets. How

Exam (elaborations) NRSG 101 CCT Dosage Problems- Mt. San Antonio College Here are some more practice problems for the cct. 1. The physician orders Methergine 0.3 mg po twice a day for postpartum bleeding. The medication is supplied in 0.2-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ____________________ ANS: 1 1/2 tablets 2. The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg po daily for hypothyroidism. The medication is supplied in 0.1-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ____________________ ANS: 1 tablet 3. The physician orders Zestril 15 mg po daily for hypertension. The medication is supplied in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ____________________ ANS: 3 tablets 4. The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? ____________________ ANS: 3 capsules 5. The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? ____________________ ANS: 1/2 tablet 6. The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. How many milliliters will the nurse administe