Ordered: dexamethasone 500 mcg PO bid, for a patient with a severe inflammatory condition. Available:
a. What is the trade name for this medication?
b. What concentration is provided?How many tablets will the nurse prepare?
c. Estimated dose:
d. DA equation:
e. Evaluation:
a. Decadron
b. 0.25 mg per tablet
c. Estimate: 2 tablets (500 mcg = 0.5 mg = 2 0.25 mg)
d. Tablet =
e. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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