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 A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed tetracycline 2 grams daily PO in four divided doses every 6 hr. Available is tetracycline 250 mg capsules. How many capsules 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.)

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Correct Answer:

2

Rationale:

Step 1: Convert daily dose to mg

2 g × 1000 = 2000 mg/day

Step 2: Divide by number of doses per day

2000 mg ÷ 4 = 500 mg per dose

Step 3: Determine number of capsules per dose

500 mg ÷ 250 mg per capsule = 2 capsules

✅ Final Answer: 2 capsules

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