A client is prescribed sulfinpyrazone 400 mg by mouth in two divided doses. The pharmacy sends 0.1 gram tablets. How many tablets should the client receive for each dose?
a. 1 tablet c. 2 1/2 tablets
b. 2 tablets d. 4 tablets
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not the correct individual dose.
B Correct: 0.1 grams = 100 mg divided into 400 = 4 divided by 2 doses = 2 tablets.
C Incorrect: This is not the correct individual dose.
D Incorrect: This is not the correct individual dose; this is the daily dose.
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