The client is prescribed warfarin 7.5 mg daily. The medication is supplied as 5 mg tablets. How many tablet(s) should the client receive?
a. 1/2 c. 2
b. 1 d. 1 1/2
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is 1/3 the prescribed dose.
B Incorrect: This is 2/3 the prescribed dose.
C Incorrect: This is 10 mg thus exceeding the prescribed dose.
D Correct: 7.5 mg divided by 5 mg = 1.5 tablets = 1 1/2 tablets
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