A Patient Is Prescribed Colesevalam (WelChol)1875 Mg Twice a Day

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed colesevalam (WelChol) 1875 mg twice a day.Available tablets are 625 mg each.How many tablets does the nurse administer to the patient?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 5

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in most living organisms.

Carbon Dioxide

An odorless, colorless gas resulting from the burning of carbon and organic molecules, and emitted during breathing, which is assimilated by plants for use in photosynthesis.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy.

Glucose Molecule

A simple sugar and important energy source in living organisms, serving as a primary substrate for cellular respiration and a basic building block for carbohydrates.