Dosage calculation for bromocriptine is essential for managing a patient diagnosed with acromegaly. Find out how to determine the appropriate number of tablets to administer per dose based on the prescribed dosage and available tablet formulation for the initial treatment period.
A client diagnosed with acromegaly is prescribed bromocriptine 1.25 mg PO nightly for three days.
Oral tablets of bromocriptine come in a 2.5 mg formulation.
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer to the patient per dose for the first three doses?
Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Don’t use a trailing zero. Any rounding should be completed at the end of the calculation. The answer must be numeric only. Don’t add any units of measurement.
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Answer: .5 tablet
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