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natalie2426

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The physician has ordered spironolactone 75 mg oral daily for a patient with hypokalemia. The medication is supplied as spironolactone 25 mg per tablet. How many tablets of spironolactone would the patient receive with each dose? _________
 
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Question 2

A patient has fentanyl 100 mcg IV every 2 hours prn for pain after surgery. The medication is available in 0.05 mg per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________
 
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Answer to Question 1

3 tablets

Answer to Question 2

2 mL



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