Directions: Calculate the following dosage. Use labels where provided. Round oral liquids to the nearest tenth as indicated. Order: Cardura 8 mg p.o. daily Available:
a. Which dosage strength of Cardura would you use? _____ mg tabs
b. How many tablets will you administer? _____ tab(s)
ANS:
a. 4
b. 2
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