The nurse is caring for a patient who takes 6 tablets of methotrexate once every week on Fridays. How many mg of methotrexate does the patient take per dose?
Trexall
Methotrexate tablets, USP
2.5 mg tablets
only
a.
10 mg
b.
15 mg
c.
20 mg
d.
25 mg
ANS: B
2.5 mg tablets x 6 = 15 mg
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