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DelorasTo

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Valium 2.5 mg is ordered PO three times daily. The medication comes in 5-mg tablets. What portion of the 5-mg tablet will the nurse administer to the patient?
 
  1. 1/4 tablet
  2. 1/3 tablet
  3. 1/2 tablet
  4. 3/4 tablet

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There is an increased risk in using immunologic agents in people with compromised immune status. Of the following, who is at risk for a compromised immune status?
 
  1. A postal worker
  2. A college student
  3. A neonate
  4. A pilot


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Tablets that are scored are easily divided to fill a smaller drug dosage order.
The formula used is Desired/Available: (Desired) 2.5 mg/(Available) 5 mg = 0.5 mg, or 1/2 tablet.

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There is an increased risk in using immunologic agents in any person with a compromised immune status; for example, neonates, older adult patients, and patients on immunosuppressive therapy.


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