A Health Care Provider Prescribes Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Ritalin),PO,8 Mg,twice a Day,for

question 15

Short Answer

A health care provider prescribes methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin),PO,8 mg,twice a day,for an adolescent with bulimia nervosa.The medication label states: "Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin),4 mg/1 tablet." The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many tab(s)should the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer as a whole number.
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