A health care provider prescribes methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), PO, 20 mg, twice a day, for a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The medication label states: "Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), 10 mg/1 tablet." The nurse
prepares to administer one dose. How many tab(s) should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer as a whole number.
ANS:
2
Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
----------- ? Quantity = Tablets per dose
Available
20 mg
----------- ? 1 = 2 tabs
10 mg
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