A patient is prescribed colesevalam (WelChol) 1875 mg twice a day. Available tablets are 625 mg each. How many tablets does the nurse administer to the patient?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
B
Need 1875 mg/X tablets; Have 625 mg/1 tablet. 1875/625 = 3 tablets.
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