Question

a nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg po every 12 hr. the amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (round the answer to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if it applies. do not use a trailing zero.) tablet(s)

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the formula

Use the formula: \(Number\ of\ tablets=\frac{Desired\ dose}{Available\ dose}\)

Step2: Substitute the values

Here, the desired dose is \(650\) mg and the available dose is \(325\) mg per tablet. So, \(Number\ of\ tablets=\frac{650}{325}\)

Step3: Calculate the value

\(\frac{650}{325} = 2\)

Answer:

\(2\)