Question

the healthcare provider prescribes the diuretic metolazone 7.5 mg po. metolazone is available in 5 mg tablets. how many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? a 1 1/2 tablets. b 2 tablets. c 1/2 tablet. d 1 tablet.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for dosage calculation

The formula to calculate the number of tablets is \(\text{Number of tablets} = \frac{\text{Prescribed dose}}{\text{Dose per tablet}}\)

Step2: Identify the values

Prescribed dose \(= 7.5\space mg\), Dose per tablet \(= 5\space mg\)

Step3: Substitute the values into the formula

\(\text{Number of tablets} = \frac{7.5}{5}\)
\(\frac{7.5}{5}=1.5 = 1\frac{1}{2}\)

Answer:

A \(1\frac{1}{2}\) tablets.