Question

a medication order reads: capoten 6.25 mg PO q8h the medication label is below. how many tablets would you administer to the patient in a single dose?​

Answer 1

6.25 mg PO initially followed by 12.5 mg q8hr

Increase to 25 mg PO q8hr over next few days; THEN

Target dose: 50 mg PO q8hr

Explanation: Not use if this the break down you need The PO is by mouth and the Q is 1 capsules

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