A patient is prescribed an oral loading dose of amiodarone (Cordarone) 1600 mg. Amiodarone is available in 400-mg tablets. How many tablets does the nurse give?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
B
Want 1600 mg/X tablets; Have 400 mg/1 tablet. 1600/400 = 4 tablets.
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