ATI Oral Medications Dosage Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer amlodipine 10 mg PO once per day to a client. The amount available is amlodipine 2.5 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? - ANSWER 10 mg / 2.5 mg/tablet = 4 tablets A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 15 mEq PO every 12 hr. Available is potassium chloride liquid 20 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? - ANSWER 15 mEq x 15 mL/20 mEq = 11.25 = 11 mL A nurse is preparing to administer zolpidem 10 mg PO at bedtime. Available is zolpidem 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? - ANSWER 10 mg / 5 mg tablets = 2 tablets
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ati oral medications dosage calculation