Question

The nurse prepares to administer metoprolol (Lopressor) 0.2 g po daily. The nurse has available metoprolol (Lopressor) 100 mg per tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer to deliver one dose? (Record your answer using a whole number)

a) 1 tablet
b) 2 tablets
c) 3 tablets
d) 4 tablets

Answer 1

To administer a 0.2 gram dose of metoprolol with 100 mg tablets, the nurse needs to give two 100 mg tablets, since 0.2 grams is equal to 200 milligrams.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question involves the administration of metoprolol (Lopressor), which requires converting grams to milligrams to determine the correct number of tablets to administer. In this case, the nurse needs to administer 0.2 grams of metoprolol. Since 1 gram is equivalent to 1000 milligrams, the 0.2 grams prescribed is the same as 200 milligrams (0.2 g x 1000 mg/g = 200 mg). The metoprolol tablets available are 100 milligrams each. Therefore, the nurse would need to administer two 100 mg tablets to equal the 200 mg dose that is prescribed.