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    ATI LPN Adult Med Surg Dosage Calculation Quiz Proctored Exam

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    A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 300 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 150 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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    Ordered Dose (D) = 300 mg Available Dose (H) = 150 mg Quantity (Q) = 1 capsule Have Method to Calculate the Number of Capsules Capsules = (Dose Ordered (D) / Dose Available (H)) x Quantity (Q) = (300 mg / 150 mg) x 1 capsule = 2 x 1 capsule = 2 capsules
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