The Medication Order Reads, "Give Simvastatin (Zocor) 10 Mg Daily

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Short Answer

The medication order reads, "Give simvastatin (Zocor) 10 mg daily at bedtime, PO." The medication is available in 20-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer to the patient?

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