Asked by Brynleigh Wheeler on Jun 19, 2024
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A health care provider orders lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg orally 2 times a day. The dose available is 0.5 mg per tablet. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer for each dose?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Lorazepam
A medication used to treat anxiety disorders, providing a calming effect by acting on the central nervous system.
Tablet
is a solid dosage form of medication, typically ingested orally, designed to deliver a specific dose of medication.
- Recognize the importance of verifying drug orders and calculations for safe medication administration.
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TK
Taylor KennedyJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The nurse will give 2 tablets. It will take 2 tablets (0.5) to equal 1 mg OR ordered dose (1) over dose on hand (0.5). 1/0.5 = 2 tablets.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of verifying drug orders and calculations for safe medication administration.