Final answer:
To administer a 25 mg dose of Flupherazine using 12.5 mg tablets, two tablets should be given to the patient every 8 hours.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asks for assistance in determining how many tablets of Flupherazine should be administered if each tablet contains 12.5 mg and the prescription is for 25 mg every 8 hours. To calculate this, you must divide the prescribed dose by the strength of the tablets available.
Prescribed dose: 25 mg
Strength of available tablet: 12.5 mg per tablet
Number of tablets = Prescribed dose ÷ Strength of available tablet
Number of tablets = 25 mg ÷ 12.5 mg/tablet
Number of tablets = 2 tablets
Therefore, you will administer two tablets every 8 hours to patient Jean.