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a nurse is preparing to administer rifampin 0.6 g po daily. available is rifampin 150 mg capsules. how many capsules should the nurse administer? (round the answer to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if it applies. do not use a trailing zero.)
capsule(s)

Explanation:

Step1: Convert grams to milligrams

Since 1 g = 1000 mg, then 0.6 g = 0.6×1000 mg = 600 mg.

Step2: Calculate number of capsules

Number of capsules = $\frac{\text{Total dose in mg}}{\text{Dose per capsule in mg}}=\frac{600}{150}=4$.

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