ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The physician orders vancomycin hydrochloride 2 g/day by mouth in 4 divided doses. The pharmacy fills the client's prescription with 500 mg vancomycin hydrochloride capsules. The nurse should instruct the client to take______capsule(s) per dose.
Correct Answer: A
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Correct Answer: A
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To calculate how many capsules to take per dose, divide the total daily dose (2 g) by the strength of each capsule (500 mg).
1. Convert 2 g to mg: 2 g = 2000 mg
2. Divide 2000 mg by 500 mg per capsule: 2000 mg / 500 mg = 4 capsules per day
3. Since the prescription is to be taken in 4 divided doses, the client should take 1 capsule per dose.
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B: Incorrect - Not the correct calculation based on the dose and capsule strength.
C: Incorrect - Not the correct calculation based on the dose and capsule strength.
D: Incorrect - Not the correct calculation based on the dose and capsule strength.
E: Incorrect - Not the correct calculation based on the dose and capsule strength.
F: Incorrect - Not the correct calculation based on the dose and capsule strength.
G: Incorrect - Not the correct calculation
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