Medication Dosage and Administration Calculations

Medium Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Dosage Calculations

A healthcare provider has ordered an oral medication for a patient. The prescribed dose is 300 mg of medication. The pharmacy dispenses the medication in tablets that are 150 mg each. The nurse must determine how many tablets to administer. Additionally, the medication should be taken twice a day for a total of 10 days. The nurse also needs to calculate the total amount of medication the patient will receive over this dosage schedule. What calculations should the nurse perform to ensure accurate dosage and total medication administration?

Select all that apply:

Calculate the number of tablets to give at each dose.

Determine the total dosage to be given over the treatment period.

Confirm the dosage frequency of the medication.

Calculate the amount of medication left after 10 days of treatment.

Assess whether the prescribed dose falls within the recommended limit.

Determine if patient-specific factors (e.g., renal function) impact dosage.

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