Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer amitriptyline 150 mg PO at bedtime. The amount available is amitriptyline 75 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
2
Rationale:
Working:
Number of tablets= Desired dose (mg)÷Dose per tablet (mg)
Desired dose = 150 mg
Dose per tablet = 75 mg/tablet
Therefore,
Number of tablets= 150mg÷ 75mg/tablet
=2tablet(s)
Hence, the nurse should administer 2 tablets per dose.
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