Mr Williams Has Been Allocated to Your Care for This

question 31

Short Answer

Mr Williams has been allocated to your care for this shift. Mr Williams is 75 years old, has a history of heart problems and has an infected ulcer on his leg. The registered nurse will supervise you giving out his medications.
-Verapamil hydrochloride, 120 mg, is given each day to help maintain a normal blood pressure. If stock in the ward is 0.24 g scored tablets, what should he be given?

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