The following order has been written for a client: Give potassium ...

[abarnes]

The following order has been written for a client: Give potassium gluconate (Kaylixir) 100 mEq PO now. The nurse has available 50 mEq effervescent tablets. How many tablets should the nurse provide to the client?
 
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Question 2

Convert the metric measure: 400 mg __________ g
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[prumorgan]

Answer to Question 1

2

Rationale 1: tabs/dose = 1 tab/50 mEq x 100 mEq/1 dose. Multiply the numerators (1 x 100 = 100). Multiply the denominators (50 x 1 = 50). 100/50 = 2 tabs/dose.

Answer to Question 2

0.4 g
0.4

[abarnes]

Excellent

[tranoy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it