A client is prescribed ropinirole HCl 2.25 mg by mouth in three ...

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A client is prescribed ropinirole HCl 2.25 mg by mouth in three divided doses daily. The pharmacy supplies ropinirole 0.5 mg tablets. The nurse should administer how many tablets per dose?
 
  a. 2 tablets c. 1 1/2 tablets
  b. 1 tablet d. 4 1/2 tablets

Question 2

A client is prescribed atropine sulfate 2 mg IV stat. The pharmacy supplies atropine sulfate 0.8 mg/mL. The nurse should administer:
 
  a. 2 mL. c. 2.8 mL.
  b. 2.5 mL. d. 2.75 mL.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is an excess for a single dose.
B Incorrect: This is insufficient for a single dose.
C Correct: 2.25 divided by 0.5 = 4.5 tablets divided by 3 doses = 1 1/2 tablets per dose.
D Incorrect: This is the total daily dose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is an inadequate amount.
B Correct: 2 mg divided by 0.8 mg = 2.5 X 1 mL = 2.5 mL.
C Incorrect: This is an excess dose.
D Incorrect: This is an excess dose.

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