NCLEX Practice · Dosage Calculations
NCLEX Question: A child weighing 44 pounds is to receive 1 mg…
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A child weighing 44 pounds is to receive 1 mg of a medication. The medication is available in 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
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