Question

a client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is receiving metformin 1 gram po twice daily. the medication is available in 500 mg tablets. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (enter numerical value only.)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert grams to milligrams

Since 1 gram = 1000 milligrams, the prescribed dose is 1000 mg.

Step2: Calculate number of tablets

The available tablet strength is 500 mg. To find the number of tablets, divide the prescribed dose by the tablet strength: $\frac{1000\space mg}{500\space mg/tablet} = 2$.

Answer:

2