Prescribed is 1/4 gr of codeine sulfate p.o. now. The nurse calculates the client is to receive ____________________ mg of codeine sulfate
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
15
fifteen
60 mg = 1 grain; 0.25 gr (1/4 gr) multiplied by 60 mg = 15 mg
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