Compute the amount of medication you will give to administer one dose of the following orders. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary.

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The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.

Decide which supply you would select and enter

the number of tablets you would give.

Order: codeine 15 mg p.o. q.4h p.r.n., pain
Supply: 15 mg, 30 mg, and 60 mg tablets
Give:
Select __________ mg tablets, and give ___________ tablet(s).
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Select a 15 mg tablet, and give one tablet.

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