NRSG101CCTdosageproblems

Here are some more practice problems for the cct. 1.The physician orders Methergine 0.3 mg po twice a day for postpartum bleeding. The medication is supplied in 0.2-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? 2.The physician orders Synthroid 100 mcg po daily for hypothyroidism. The medication is supplied in 0.1-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? 3.The physician orders Zestril 15 mg po daily for hypertension. The medication is supplied in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? 4.The physician orders ibuprofen 600 mg po prn for cramping. The medication is supplied in 200-mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer? 5.The physician orders acyclovir 400 mg po three times a day for herpes. The medication is supplied in 800-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? 6.The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?