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Wadzanai

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The physician has ordered Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 0.05 mg po daily. The medication is available as Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
 
  A) 1/4
  B) 1/2
  C) 1
  D) 2

Question 2

The physician has ordered Ampicillin 0.25 gram po every 4 hours. The medication is available as Ampicillin 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
 
  A) 1
  B) 2
  C) 3
  D) 4


todom5090

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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