Questions: 7. The provider orders furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg to be given PO now. You have 20 mg tablets on hand. How many tablets would you administer to the patient? 0.5 tablet 1 tablet 2 tablets 4 tablets

7. The provider orders furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg to be given PO now. You have 20 mg tablets on hand. How many tablets would you administer to the patient?
0.5 tablet
1 tablet
2 tablets
4 tablets

Transcript text: 7. The provider orders furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg to be given PO now. You have 20 mg tablets on hand. How many tablets would you administer to the patient? 0.5 tablet 1 tablet 2 tablets 4 tablets

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Determine the required dosage

The provider has ordered furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg to be administered orally (PO).

Step 2: Identify the available tablet strength

The available tablets are 20 mg each.

Step 3: Calculate the number of tablets needed

To find the number of tablets required, divide the ordered dosage by the strength of each tablet: \[ \text{Number of tablets} = \frac{\text{Ordered dosage}}{\text{Tablet strength}} = \frac{80 \, \text{mg}}{20 \, \text{mg}} = 4 \, \text{tablets}. \]

Final Answer

\(\boxed{4 \text{ tablets}}\)

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