A patient with systemic lupus erythematosis is prescribed Prednisone, 60 mg PO, in three equal doses. If using 5 mg tablets, how many tables should the nurse provide for each dose?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
4
The nurse should use the equation Dosage Required/Dosage Available x 1 tablet or 20 mg/5 mg x 1 = 4 tablets.
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