Prescribed is oxycodone 5 mg/acetaminophen (APAP) 325 mg combined tablets, one every 4 hours as needed for pain. The pharmacy sends oxycodone 5 mg/APAP 325 mg tablets. The nurse can administer a maximum of ____________________ tablets in a 24-hour period
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
six
6
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