Mass for Mass Questions
Given an amount of mass per tablet, how many tablets do you require?Formula:
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= Y (Tablets Required) |
Example: Metroprolol (Lopressor), 25 mg PO, is ordered. Metropolol is available as 50 mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer?
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= Y (Tablets Required) |
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= 0.5 tablets |
Example: Potassium chloride is available as 10 mg per tablet. Potassium Chloride (K-Dur), 40 mg, is ordered. How many tablets would the nurse administer?
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= Y (Tablets Required) |
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= 4 tablets |