NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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A doctor orders 10g of medication to be given to a patient. Only 0.5g tablets are available. How many tablets must be given to the patient?
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18
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19
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20
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21
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Milligrams to grams = mg/1, 000; Micrograms to milligrams = mcg/1, 000; Nanograms to micrograms = ng/1, 000; Millilitres to litres = ml/1000.
Detailed explanation-2: -D/H x Q = x, or Desired dose (amount) = ordered Dose amount/amount on Hand x Quantity.
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