A health care provider orders lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg orally 2 times a day. The dose available is 0.5 mg per tablet. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer for each dose?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
ANS: B
The nurse will give 2 tablets. It will take 2 tablets (0.5) to equal 1 mg OR ordered dose (1) over dose on hand (0.5). 1/0.5 = 2 tablets.
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