A client receives a prescription for 7.5 mg of carteolol daily, and it is available in 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

To determine how many tablets should be administered to achieve the prescribed dose of 7.5 mg of carteolol using 2.5 mg tablets, you can use a simple calculation.

First, divide the total required dose by the amount per tablet:

[

\text{Number of tablets} = \frac{\text{Prescribed dose}}{\text{Dose per tablet}}

]

Substituting the known values:

[

\text{Number of tablets} = \frac{7.5 , \text{mg}}{2.5 , \text{mg/tablet}}

]

Calculating this gives:

[

\text{Number of tablets} = 3

]

This calculation shows that the nurse should administer 3 tablets to provide the client with the 7.5 mg daily dose of carteolol.

Understanding this calculation is essential in nursing practice, as accurate dosages are critical for patient safety and effective treatment. Each tablet contributes a specific amount of the medication, and correct calculations ensure that the patient receives the intended therapeutic effect without underdosing or overdosing.