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
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.
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