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The physician orders metoprolol 25 mg oral twice a day for a patient with hypertension. Metoprolol is available in 50-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
 
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A patient with fluid volume overload has bumetanide injection 1.5 mg intravenous ordered. The medication is available in a 0.25-mg per milliliter concentration. How many milliliters should the nurse administer with each dose? _________
 
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Answer to Question 1

0.5 tablet

Answer to Question 2

6 mL





 

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