Hesi RN Dosage Pre-assessment 2 Proctored Exam
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A client is receiving alprazolam (Xanax) 0.75 mg PO bid for anxiety. Alprazolam is available in 0.5 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)
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Calculating the Alprazolam Dose Problem: Administer 0.75 mg of alprazolam PO. The available concentration is 0.5 mg/tablet. Steps: Set up a proportion: We want to find the number of tablets needed. We know the desired dose (0.75 mg) and the concentration of the medication (0.5 mg/tablet). Proportion: x tablets / 0.75 mg = 1 tablet / 0.5 mg Cross-multiply: 0.5x = 0.75 Solve for x: x = 0.75 / 0.5 x = 1.5 Answer: The nurse should administer 1.5 tablets of alprazolam per dose.
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